Definitions for: Harmattan

[n] a dusty wind from the Sahara that blows toward the W coast of Africa during the winter

Webster (1913) Definition: Har*mat"tan, n. [F. harmattan, prob. of Arabic
origin.]
A dry, hot wind, prevailing on the Atlantic coast of Africa,
in December, January, and February, blowing from the interior
or Sahara. It is usually accompanied by a haze which obscures
the sun.

See Also: wind