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Noun

1. 1
   A moving column of sand suspended in the air, raised by a whirlwind.

   "Near-synonyms: dust devil, dirt devil, whirlwind, whirl"

Synonyms

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;cyclonedirt devildust devilsand pillartornado

Example

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"Near-synonyms: dust devil, dirt devil, whirlwind, whirl"

Etymology

From sand + spout.

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