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Monsoon
01
a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries
Examples
Farmers eagerly anticipate the monsoon season as it brings much-needed rainfall to replenish parched fields and ensure a successful harvest.
02
a wind system in southern Asia that reverses direction seasonally, blowing southwest in summer and bringing rain and northeast in winter
Examples
The monsoon shifts direction between summer and winter.
03
a period of unusually intense or prolonged rainfall
Examples
The town experienced a monsoon that lasted three days.
