ghibli
n. uncountablen. a strong, hot wind that blows from the Sahara Desert into the Mediterranean. It is famous for being very dry and warm, and it can sometimes cause sandstorms in Europe.
n. a hot, dry, and dusty wind that blows from the Sahara Desert toward the Mediterranean coast. Often associated with the Mediterranean climate and capable of transporting significant amounts of dust across the region.
The ghibli made the air feel very dry and warm.
During the summer months, the ghibli often brings a thick layer of Saharan dust to the coastal cities of southern Italy.
Meteorologists track the ghibli as a significant climatic event, noting how its arrival can temporarily raise temperatures and reduce visibility across the northern African and southern European borders.