Foehnlike

/ˈfɔːnlaɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or having characteristics similar to a foehn wind; warm and dry.

Etymology

Compound of 'foehn' (warm dry wind) plus 'like' (resembling), describing winds or weather patterns that mimic foehn behavior.

Kelly Says

Meteorologists describe winds across the globe as 'foehnlike' even when they're not technically föhns—it's become a template for understanding any warm downslope wind phenomenon.

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