favonian

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  1. adjective Of or relating to the west wind.
  2. adjective Mild; benign.

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  1. Latin Favōniānus, from Favōnius, the west wind.

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  1. from Latin Favonius, the west wind, also called Zephyrus, which blew at the beginning of spring and promoted vegetation, from favere, favor, promote: see favor.
 

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