Cierzos

/siːˈɛrθoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cierzo; multiple instances or manifestations of cold northerly Mediterranean winds.

Etymology

Simple plural of Spanish cierzo, formed by adding the standard Spanish plural suffix -s.

Kelly Says

When meteorologists track cierzos, they're following wind patterns that have shaped Mediterranean agriculture and settlement patterns for thousands of years—ancient farmers planned their planting around these predictable winds.

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