Antonyms for mistral

Grammar : Noun

Spell : mis-truh l, mi-strahl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɪs trəl, mɪˈstrɑl

calm

Definition of mistral

Origin : "cold northerly wind on the Mediterranean coast of France," c.1600, from French, from Provençal mistral, literally "the dominant wind," from mistral (adj.) "dominant," from Latin magistralis "dominant," from magister "master" (see master (n.)).

As in wind : noun air currents
As in gale : noun violent storm

Example sentences :

The mistral was blowing so that the windows of the car had to be kept closed.
Extract from : « The Beach of Dreams » by H. De Vere Stacpoole

It is the same whether it rains or shines, or whether the mistral blows or not.
Extract from : « Rambles on the Riviera » by Francis Miltoun

It is a volley of pebbles that the Mistral carries with it as a torrent does.
Extract from : « Wenderholme » by Philip Gilbert Hamerton

I have thus had the opportunity of making the acquaintance of the Mistral.
Extract from : « The Letters of a Post-Impressionist » by Vincent Van Gogh

In Mistral's youth there can have been little change from the ways of centuries past.
Extract from : « A Spring Walk in Provence » by Archibald Marshall

But Mistral's advanced years may excuse it, if excuse is needed.
Extract from : « A Spring Walk in Provence » by Archibald Marshall

The mistral and the bise, when they really set to work, are a scourge.
Extract from : « A Spring Walk in Provence » by Archibald Marshall

All this, however, I was told, formed but a modified attack of mistral.
Extract from : « Claret and Olives, from the Garonne to the Rhone » by Angus B. Reach

Mistral devoted his to the attempt to perpetuate an old language, Provenal.
Extract from : « Major Prophets of To-Day » by Edwin E. Slosson

The Riviera season has been a failure: the mistral blows eternally.
Extract from : « A Safety Match » by Ian Hay

Synonyms for mistral

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