Italian Word of the Day: Grecale
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Grecale
Meaning: Greek wind
Part of Speech: noun
Translation: The grecale (Greek wind) brings cold air from Eastern Europe.
Context: Il grecale porta aria fredda dall'Europa orientale.
Cultural nugget: Each wind in Italy has its own name and character. The grecale, coming from Greece (hence its name), is particularly known in southern Italy and Malta for bringing cold winter weather.
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