English
Etymology
From Italian grecale, apparently representing a late Latin noun from Graecus �Greek�.

Pronunciation
IPA: /gɹeɪ'g�:leɪ/

Noun
gregale

1. a strong Mediterranean wind blowing from the north-east

#:*1963: The dog days have ended, the maijstral has ceased to blow. Soon the other wind called gregale will bring the gentle rains to solemnize the sowing of our red wheat. � Thomas Pynchon, V.

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