favonian


fa·vo·ni·an

adj \fə-ˈvō-nē-ən\

Definition of FAVONIAN

: of or relating to the west wind : mild

Origin of FAVONIAN

Latin favonianus, from Favonius, the west wind
First Known Use: circa 1681

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