monsoon

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /mɒnˈsuːn/

Noun

monsoon (plural monsoons)

1. Any of a number of winds associated with regions where most rain falls during a particular season.
2. Tropical rainy season when the rain lasts for several months with few interruptions.
3. The rains themselves.
4. Entire meteorological systems with such characteristics.

Translations

• French: mousson
• German: Monsun, Monsunwind
• Portuguese: monção
• Russian: муссо́н
• Spanish: monzón

Translations

• French: mousson
• German: Monsun, Monsunzeit
• Portuguese: monção
• Russian: муссо́н

Translations

• German: Monsunregen
• Portuguese: monção

Translations

• German: Monsun
• Portuguese: monção

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