noun. a warm dry wind that blows down the northern slopes of the Alps.
1. Fohn winds are characterized by their warm, dry, and gusty nature. 2. The intensity of the fohn effect can vary depending on the geography and atmospheric conditions of a region.
1. "The Föhn wind is my favorite. It's warm and it feels like freedom." Bear Grylls, Twitter 2. "The Föhn is a warm, dry wind that descends from the mountains into the valleys of the Alps." Bill Bryson, A Walk in the Woods
