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MATINAL [2 records]

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Record 1 2008-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

The "morning wind," that is, an east wind.

OBS

In the Morvan Mountains and the center of the Massif Central in France, the matinal often blows for several days, especially in summer, and brings fine weather. On winter mornings a northeast or east wind descends the western slopes of the Alps (where it is known as the matinière) bringing cold and generally fine weather.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Vent d'est du matin qui souffle durant plusieurs jours, particulièrement en été et amène le beau temps dans les montagnes du Morvan et le centre du Massif central en France.

Spanish

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Record 2 1980-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général

Spanish

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