hot and dry, dusty wind from the north or northwest in Iraq, Iran, and the Arabian Peninsula. In June and July it blows almost continuously, but ... [7 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/s/75
A summer northwesterly wind blowing over Iraq and the Persian Gulf, often strong during the day, but decreasing at night. Found on http://www.ggweather.com/winds.html