elephanta"(Also called elephant, elephanter.) A strong southeasterly wind on the Malabar Coast of India in September and October, at the end of the southwest monsoon. It brings thundersqualls and heavy rain.
Elephanta A strong southerly or southeasterly wind which blows on the Malabar coast of India during the months of September and October and marks the end of the southwest monsoon.
See also: Monsoon, Season, Elevation, Element, Thunder
 
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