Dust devil
Dust devil noun - A miniature whirlwind strong enough to whip dust and leaves and litter into the air.
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Tempest and dust devil are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tempest" instead a noun phrase "Dust devil".
Tempest
Tempest noun - A disturbance of the atmosphere accompanied by wind and often by precipitation (as rain or snow).
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Dust devil and tempest are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dust devil" instead a noun "Tempest".
Nearby Word: tempestuous
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