simoon (noun)

1. In the anime 'Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic', the main characters encounter a simoon while journeying through the desert.

2. The architectural design of traditional Arabian houses takes into account the occurrence of simoons, with smaller windows and thick walls to minimize the impact of the hot wind.

3. In the cartoon series 'Dora the Explorer', Dora and her friends have an adventure in the desert and brave a simoon that threatens to blow them away.

4. During the Battle of El Alamein in World War II, soldiers from both sides had to endure the scorching desert heat and occasional simoons, adding to the harsh conditions of the conflict.