Some could not tolerate the cold harmattan winds that blow down from the Sahara. The Economist, 31 Aug. 2017 Word History Etymology from or akin to Twi haramata First Known Use 1671, in the meaning defined above Time Traveler The first known use of harmattan was in 1671 See more word...
Define harmattan. harmattan synonyms, harmattan pronunciation, harmattan translation, English dictionary definition of harmattan. n. A dry dusty wind that blows along the northwest coast of Africa. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language
Harmattan definition: (on the west coast of Africa) a dry, parching land breeze, charged with dust.. See examples of HARMATTAN used in a sentence.