A small, violent thunderstorm that occurs off the south coast of Cuba. Named after the city Bayamo, also on the south coast of Cuba.

Ba*ya"mo (?), n. (Meteor.)

A violent thunder squall occurring on the south coast of Cuba, esp. near Bayamo. The gusts, called bayamo winds, are modified foehn winds.

 

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