word

haboob

hah-BOOB

həˈbuːb

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Syllable breakdown

haboob

Dictionary meaning

A type of intense dust storm carried on an atmospheric gravity current, common in the Sudan and in Arizona; a wall of sand up to several thousand feet high.

History and origin

Arabic — 'habūb' (blowing furiously), from 'habb' (to blow).

Examples

The haboob rolled into Phoenix, blocking out the sun and reducing visibility to zero.

Common mispronunciations

HAY-boobhah-BUB

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