greco

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Term: greco
Definition:

An Italian name for the northeast wind. It was given by Roman sailors to the northeast wind in the Gulf of Lions because it came from the direction of the Greek colony of Marsala (Marseilles). Wind names of similar origin are common in the western Mediterranean, for example, gregale.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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