north wind

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north wind

The north wind blows the fallen leaves across the empty park.

Definition

Noun: A wind that originates in the north and blows toward the south. It is often associated with cold temperatures.

Usage

The term "north wind" is used to describe a specific wind direction and its associated weather conditions. It is a standard term in meteorology and everyday language.

Examples
  • A cold north wind brought snow to the region overnight.
  • Sailors feared the strong north wind that could push them off course.
  • The north wind howled through the trees, a sign of the coming winter.
Advanced Usage
  • Poetic/Literary Use: Often personified or used to symbolize cold, harshness, or change.
    • The north wind whispered secrets of the frozen mountains.
  • Meteorological Context: Used in weather reports and forecasts to indicate wind direction and its implications.
    • A persistent north wind is expected to keep temperatures below average.
Variants and Related Words
  • Northerly (adjective/adverb): Coming from or situated in the north. (e.g., )
  • Norther (noun, chiefly North American): A strong cold wind from the north, especially a sudden one.
  • Boreas (noun, literary): The personification of the north wind in Greek mythology.
Synonyms
  • Northerly
  • Boreas (literary)
  • Tramontane (a north wind in the Mediterranean region)
Related Phrases
  • North wind doth blow: The beginning of a traditional nursery rhyme ("The north wind doth blow, and we shall have snow...").
  • The North Wind and the Sun: A title of a famous fable by Aesop about a contest between the two.
north wind

The north wind blows the fallen leaves across the empty park.

Noun
  1. a wind that blows from the north

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