favonian

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin favōniānus, from Favōnius (“the West Wind”), which heralded the beginning of spring.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /fəˈvəʊnɪən/

Adjective

favonian (comparative more favonian, superlative most favonian)

  1. Pertaining to the west wind.
  2. (by extension) Mild, gentle.

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