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dust devil
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dust devil
n.
A small whirlwind, usually of short duration, that swirls dust, debris, and sand to great heights.
dust devil
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a strong miniature whirlwind that whips up dust, litter, leaves, etc. into the air
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Noun1.dust devil - a miniature whirlwind strong enough to whip dust and leaves and litter into the airdust devil - a miniature whirlwind strong enough to whip dust and leaves and litter into the air
whirlwind - a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
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