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Dust devil

//dʌst ˈdɛvəl// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A small atmospheric vortex appearing in clear, dry conditions, made visible by swirling dust (or dirt or sand) picked up from the ground.

    "Near-synonyms: whirlwind, whirl, sandspout, sand pillar, willy willy (Australia)"

  2. 2
    a miniature whirlwind strong enough to whip dust and leaves and litter into the air wordnet

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From dust + devil.

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