dust devil

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Synonyms: dust devils

Antonyms: dust devils

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Noun

1. A small atmospheric [[vortex]] appearing in clear, dry conditions, made visible by [[swirl#Verb|swirl]]ing [[dust#Noun|dust]] (or [[dirt#Noun|dirt]] or [[sand#Noun|sand]]) picked up from the ground.

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