monsoon

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Synonyms: monson

Antonyms: monson

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Noun

1. Any of a number of [[wind]]s associated with regions where most rain falls during a particular season.
2. [[tropical|Tropical]] rainy [[season]] when the [[rain]] lasts for several months with few interruptions.
3. The rains themselves.
4. Entire meteorological systems with such characteristics.
5. {{lb|en|figurative}} Any heavy rainstorm.

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