Posted by Wayne on October 08, 2002 at 17:10:20:
In Reply to: San-tana winds posted by ptf on October 07, 2002 at 10:31:34:
The American HeritageŽ Dictionary thinks it is Santa Ana, but that may just reflect the common (mis)usage of the name.
Sanˇta Anˇa Pronunciation Key (snt n)
n.
A strong dry hot wind blowing from the desert regions of southern California toward the Pacific coast usually in winter.
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[After theSanta Ana Canyon of southern California.]
Source: The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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