monsoon

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /mɒnˈsuːn/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /mɑnˈsuːn/

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Noun

Singular monsoon

Plural monsoons

1. A monsoon is a type of wind that blows only in Asia.
2. A monsoon is the rain that comes after the monsoon winds.

   The monsoon rains began on July 20.

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