What is another word for simoon?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪmuːn] (IPA) 
The word "simoon" refers to a strong, hot, and dry desert wind that often carries sand and dust. Synonyms for simoon include haboob, khamsin, and sirocco. Haboob is an Arabic word for a strong sandstorm or dust storm that typically occurs in the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East. Khamsin, on the other hand, is an Arabic word that refers to a hot and dusty wind that blows across Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula. Sirocco is another famous Mediterranean wind that originates in the Sahara and blows across the southern coast of Europe, including Italy and Greece. All these words are used interchangeably to describe a powerful desert wind.
