- monsoonal
- mon·soon·al
English syllables. 2014.
monsoonal
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monsoonal — monsoon ► NOUN 1) a seasonal prevailing wind in the region of the Indian subcontinent and SE Asia, bringing rain when blowing from the south west. 2) the rainy season (typically May to September) accompanying the south west monsoon. DERIVATIVES… … English terms dictionary
monsoonal — adjective see monsoon … New Collegiate Dictionary
monsoonal — See monsoon. * * * … Universalium
monsoonal — adjective Relating to monsoons … Wiktionary
monsoonal — mÉ‘n suËnl / mÉ’ adj. of or pertaining to a monsoon (heavy seasonal winds and rains) … English contemporary dictionary
monsoonal — adjective see monsoon * * * monsoonˈal adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑monsoon … Useful english dictionary
monsoon — monsoonal, adj. /mon soohn /, n. 1. the seasonal wind of the Indian Ocean and southern Asia, blowing from the southwest in summer and from the northeast in winter. 2. (in India and nearby lands) the season during which the southwest monsoon blows … Universalium
climate — /kluy mit/, n. 1. the composite or generally prevailing weather conditions of a region, as temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, and winds, throughout the year, averaged over a series of years. 2. a region or… … Universalium
North African climate cycles — have a unique history that can be traced back millions of years. The cyclic climate pattern of the Sahara is characterized by significant shifts in the strength of the North African Monsoon. When the North African Monsoon is at its strongest… … Wikipedia
Asia — /ay zheuh, ay sheuh/, n. a continent bounded by Europe and the Arctic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. 2,896,700,000; ab. 16,000,000 sq. mi. (41,440,000 sq. km). * * * I Largest continent on Earth. It is bounded by the Arctic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean … Universalium
