gregale

English

Etymology

From Italian grecale, apparently representing a late Latin noun from Graecus (“Greek”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɡɹeɪˈɡɑːleɪ/

Noun

gregale (plural gregales)

  1. A strong Mediterranean wind blowing from the north-east.
    • 1963, Thomas Pynchon, V.:
      The dog days have ended, the maijstral has ceased to blow. Soon the other wind called gregale will bring the gentle rains to solemnize the sowing of our red wheat.

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Adjective

gregāle

  1. nominative/accusative/vocative neuter singular of gregālis
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