borasco
📖 Definitions
noun
1. A sudden violent gust of wind, typically accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet. Also known as a squall.
2. A bad spell; something unproductive, especially a mine (the opposite of bonanza).
💬 Usage Examples
“There was a borasco of shouts and bootfalls.” Gary Barwin; Yiddish for Pirates; Random House; 2016. “Ten minutes later, they both climbed weakly off the bed and dressed.
Amy looked over at Dan and said, ‘I hope this eases your disappointment in the mine.’ ‘It does,’ he said. ‘No matter that I struck borrasca once again. Amy, you are my real pot of gold.’” Wesley Ellis; Lone Star and the Nevada Gold; Jove; 1994.