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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMistral
/ˈmɪstrəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A strong, cold wind that blows from the north-west, particularly in the Rhône valley and southern France.
"The mistral swept through the valley, bringing a chill to the warm summer air." - 2
A type of wind that can affect weather patterns and agriculture in the regions it blows through.
"Farmers in Provence must adapt their practices to the unpredictable effects of the mistral."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'mistral' originates from the Occitan word 'mistral', which means 'master' and refers to a strong, cold wind that blows from the north-west in southern France. The word has been used in this context since the 15th century, reflecting the climatic conditions of the region.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mistral" is said worldwide
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mistral
Transliteration: mistral
"Le mistral souffle souvent dans la vallée du Rhône."
Mistral
Transliteration: Mistral
"Der Mistral weht oft im Rhonetal."
mistral
Transliteration: mistral
"Il mistral soffia spesso nella valle del Rodano."
mistral
Transliteration: mistral
"El mistral sopla a menudo en el valle del Ródano."
mistral
Transliteration: mistral
"O mistral sopra frequentemente no vale do Ródano."
मिस्ट्राल
Transliteration: mistral
"मिस्ट्राल अक्सर Rhône घाटी में बहता है।"
米斯特拉尔
Transliteration: Mǐsītèlā'ěr
"米斯特拉尔风常常在罗纳河谷吹拂。"
미스트랄
Transliteration: miseuteurall
"미스트랄은 종종 론 계곡에서 불어온다."
ミストラル
Transliteration: misutoraru
"ミストラルはしばしばローヌ渓谷を吹き抜ける。"
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