khamsin

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A third category of khamsin sufferers have more complex reactions.

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The hot, dry atmosphere produced by the khamsin contains an excess of positive ions.

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Judges in some Arab countries take a lenient attitude toward crimes committed during the khamsin.

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But for the moment no khamsin was blowing, no dreadful sandstorm to grind up men and machines.

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When the khamsin blows the dust-storms upon the caravan, the camel-driver hath no care for his camels.

From The Weavers: a tale of England and Egypt of fifty years ago - Complete by Parker, Gilbert