(bu-ran) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 a strong Asian wind of the Asian steppes accompanying dust storms in summer and blizzards in winter; 2 a violent storm with this wind

Example Sentence

The dreaded buran from northern Siberia swept across the tundra.

Synonyms

strong wind; violent storm; strong Asian wind

Antonyms

doldrums

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