A hot, dust-carrying desert wind in North Africa, somewhat similar to the foehn(noun)
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Use "ghibli" in a sentence
"It is susceptible to hot, dry, dust-laden southern wind called the sirocco or "ghibli" which lasts one to four days in spring and fall; and, from dust storms and sandstorms."
"As I understand it, the Germans and Italians called it "ghibli" which is based on an Arabic word."
"You can find more info on this movie at the official website: ghibli. jp/ponyo."