buran
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.
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buran or bura (buːˈrɑːn, buːˈrɑː) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a blizzard, with the wind blowing from the north and reaching gale force |
| 2. | a summer wind from the north, causing dust storms |
| [C19: from Russian, of Turkic origin; related to Kazan Tatar buran] | |
| bura or bura | |
| —n | |
| [C19: from Russian, of Turkic origin; related to Kazan Tatar buran] | |
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Buran
is always a great word to know.
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