tramontane
(tra-mon-tane)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. a cold wind from the north or northeast that blows in the western Mediterranean;
adjective. on or coming from the other side of the mountains from the speaker
adjective. on or coming from the other side of the mountains from the speaker
Example Sentence
The tramontane blew coldly across the landscape.
Synonyms
cold wind from the north; cold dry wind; northern wind
Antonyms
still air
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
tramontane
