🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

मिस्ट्राल

Pronunciation / Transliteration: mistral

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Mistral/ˈmɪstrəl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"मिस्ट्राल अक्सर Rhône घाटी में बहता है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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."

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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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