dust devil

Meaning

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

Translations

Staubteufel

tourbillon de poussière

Kleintrombe

tourbillon de vent

mulinello di polvere

remolino de polvo

Pronounced as (IPA)
/dʌst ˈdɛvəl/
Etymology

Compound of dust + devil.

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