word
sirocco
sih-ROK-oh
sɪˈrɒkoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
sirocco
Dictionary meaning
A hot, dry, dust-laden wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.
History and origin
Italian — from Arabic 'shulūq' (hot south wind).
Examples
- The sirocco brought Saharan dust to Malta, covering cars in a fine orange film.
Common mispronunciations
SIR-oh-kohsih-ROH-koh
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