meltemi
/ (mɛlˈtɛmɪ) /
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noun
a northerly wind in the northeast Mediterranean; etesian wind
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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C20: from Modern Greek, from Turkish meltem
Words nearby meltemi
Melrose Abbey, Melrose Park, melt, meltage, meltdown, meltemi, melter, melting point, melting pot, melt in one's mouth, melton
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