Cacimbos

/kəˈsɪmboʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cacimbo; multiple instances or periods of the cool, misty coastal winds of Southern Africa.

Etymology

Simply the plural form of cacimbo, following Portuguese pluralization rules (singular -o becomes -os).

Kelly Says

The plural form reminds us that this phenomenon is seasonal and recurring—there are multiple cacimbos throughout the year, each bringing the same characteristic mist to Southern African coasts.

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