Definition of föhn in English:

föhn

(also foehn)

noun fəːn

often the föhn

1A hot southerly wind on the northern slopes of the Alps.
阿尔卑斯山北坡的炎热南风
Example sentencesExamples
- As for the foehn of yesterday there was enough ascent to condense out the humidity content and to produce a very dry, warm Föhn-storm north of the Alps.
- The Valais is sheltered by the alps and, like south east Switzerland, benefits particularly from the föhn.
1. 1.1Meteorology A warm dry southerly wind developing in the lee of any mountain range.
  〔气象〕焚风
  Example sentencesExamples
  In addition, foehn winds, warm dry winds coming off the lee slopes of a mountain range, heated the basin.
  Foehn events occurred with above-average frequency and high diversity.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from German, based on Latin (ventus) Favonius 'mild west wind', Favonius being the Roman personification of the west or west wind.

词汇	föhn
释义	Definition of föhn in English: föhn (also foehn) noun fəːn often the föhn 1A hot southerly wind on the northern slopes of the Alps. 阿尔卑斯山北坡的炎热南风 Example sentencesExamples As for the foehn of yesterday there was enough ascent to condense out the humidity content and to produce a very dry, warm Föhn-storm north of the Alps. The Valais is sheltered by the alps and, like south east Switzerland, benefits particularly from the föhn. 1.1Meteorology A warm dry southerly wind developing in the lee of any mountain range. 〔气象〕焚风 Example sentencesExamples In addition, foehn winds, warm dry winds coming off the lee slopes of a mountain range, heated the basin. Foehn events occurred with above-average frequency and high diversity. Origin Mid 19th century: from German, based on Latin (ventus) Favonius 'mild west wind', Favonius being the Roman personification of the west or west wind.
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