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Meanings of haboob in English

Storm or strong wind which carries dust or sand.

Usage of haboob in English
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A giant dust storm, known as a haboob, has covered parts of the city of Phoenix in Arizona..
BBC
2
In Eastern Washington, near the city of Spokane, an intense dust storm known as a haboob preceded thunderstorms, reducing visibility to zero.
Reuters
3
The state of Arizona is regularly hit by haboobs during monsoon season.
BBC
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