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simoom in Malay

samum

/sɪˈmuːm/

simoom in Malay: samum. In English, simoom means a hot, dry, suffocating, dust-laden wind of the desert, particularly of Arabia, Syria, and neighboring countries, generated by the extreme heat of the parched deserts or sandy plains.

Malay words for simoom

hot, dry wind
samum

English meaning of simoom

  1. noun A hot, dry, suffocating, dust-laden wind of the desert, particularly of Arabia, Syria, and neighboring countries, generated by the extreme heat of the parched deserts or sandy plains.

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Questions about simoom in Malay

What is the meaning of simoom in Malay?
Simoom in Malay is samum.
Apakah maksud simoom dalam bahasa Melayu?
Simoom: samum.
What does simoom mean in English?
Simoom means a hot, dry, suffocating, dust-laden wind of the desert, particularly of Arabia, Syria, and neighboring countries, generated by the extreme heat of the parched deserts or sandy plains.

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