levanter

UK
/lɪˈvæntə/
US
/lɪˈvæntɚ/

Translations

levanternoun
levanters
pl
UK
/lɪˈvæntə/
US
/lɪˈvæntɚ/
The levanter blew fiercely across the Mediterranean.
Левантер дул яростно через Средиземное море.
Additional translations
житель Леванта
восточный ветер
Synonyms
Levantine (person)
Levante wind
east wind
levanteradjective
more levanter
Comp.
most levanter
Super.
UK
/lɪˈvæntə/
US
/lɪˈvæntər/
Used attributively to describe weather conditions or phenomena associated with the Levanter wind

Definitions

levanternoun
A strong easterly wind in the Mediterranean region.
The levanter blew fiercely across the coast, making it difficult for the fishermen to set sail.
A person who absconds, especially to avoid paying debts.
The businessman was labeled a levanter after disappearing overnight, leaving his creditors unpaid.
levanteradjective
Relating to, affected by, or characteristic of the Levanter wind.
Levanter clouds shrouded the peak in a thick mist.