etesian
Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
- adjective Periodical; annual; -- applied to winds which annually blow from the north over the Mediterranean, esp. the eastern part, for an irregular period during July and August.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- adjective Recurring every year; occurring at stated times of the year; periodical.
Examples
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The etesian winds made it impossible to bring up reënforcements, and Cæsar's force was very small.
A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C.
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The etesian winds, too, had set in, which made it difficult for his heavy vessels to work out of the harbor.
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Having observed this, he ordered other legions to be brought to him from Asia, which he had made up out of Pompey's soldiers; for he was himself detained against his will, by the etesian winds, which are totally unfavorable to persons on a voyage from Alexandria.
Note
The word 'etesian' comes from a Greek root meaning 'year'.
