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levanter

/lɪˈvæntə/

/lɪˈvæntɚ/

levanternoun

levanters

/lɪˈvæntə/

/lɪˈvæntɚ/

Translations

The levanter blew fiercely across the Mediterranean.

Левантер дул яростно через Средиземное море.

Additional translations

житель Леванта

восточный ветер

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Levantine (person)

Levante wind

east wind

levanteradjective

more levanter

Comp.

most levanter

Super.

/lɪˈvæntə/

/lɪˈvæntər/

Used attributively to describe weather conditions or phenomena associated with the Levanter wind

Definitions

Relating to, affected by, or characteristic of the Levanter wind.

Levanter clouds shrouded the peak in a thick mist.

Synonyms