What is another word for simooms?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪmuːmz] (IPA) 
Simooms are intense, hot winds that blow across the Arabian desert. They are also known as khamsins, khamsin winds, or desert storms. Khamsin is derived from the Arabic word 'khamseen', meaning 'fifty'. It refers to the fifty-day period during which these winds typically occur. Simooms can also be referred to as sirocco or haboob, particularly in different regions where such winds are experienced. Sirocco is a hot, dry wind that originates from the Sahara and affects Mediterranean countries. Haboobs are intense dust storms that occur mostly in Arabian countries. These synonyms are sometimes used interchangeably to describe any hot, dry winds, but they are specific to the region and type of wind.
