Tonggara

from indonesia

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noun
sains
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From indonesia

Definition

A hazy or indistinct southeasterly wind that occurs in the Makassar Strait.

Etymology

This word is a phonological variant of 'tenggara' (southeast wind) with metathesis of 'ng' and 'g', possibly influenced by local dialects in the Makassar Strait. It specifically denotes the erratic southeast wind in that area.

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