gregale

English

Etymology

From Italian grecale, apparently representing a late Latin noun from Graecus (“Greek”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡɹeɪˈɡɑːleɪ/

Noun

gregale (plural gregales)

1. A strong Mediterranean wind blowing from the north-east.
   • 1963, Thomas Pynchon, V.:

     The dog days have ended, the maijstral has ceased to blow. Soon the other wind called gregale will bring the gentle rains to solemnize the sowing of our red wheat.

Translations

an easterly wind

Greek: γραίγος (el) m (graígos)

Further reading

• gregale on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Anagrams

• gag reel

Latin

Adjective

gregāle

1. nominative/accusative/vocative neuter singular of gregālis