moesson

Definitions of moesson
  1. noun
    any wind that changes direction with the seasons
    synonyms: regenmoesson
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    type of:
    hemelwater, regen, regenbui, regengordel, regenval, regenzone
    water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
    wind, windje
    air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
  2. noun
    rainy season in southern Asia when the southwestern monsoon blows, bringing heavy rains
    synonyms: regenmoesson
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    type of:
    regenseizoen, regentijd
    one of the two seasons in tropical climates
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