dust devil

A small atmospheric vortex appearing in clear, dry conditions, made visible by swirling dust (or dirt or sand) picked up from the ground.

Pronounced as (IPA)
/dʌst ˈdɛvəl/
Etymology

Compound of dust + devil.

Staubteufel

tourbillon de poussière

Kleintrombe

tourbillon de vent

mulinello di polvere

wir pyłowy

wir piaskowy

trąba pyłowa

remolino de polvo

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