Favonian
/fəˈvoʊniən/noun
Of or relating to the west wind, especially a mild west wind.
Did you know?The name comes from Latin Favonius, the Roman personification of the west wind, whose arrival was associated with spring’s return and nature’s renewal.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
Favonius
“The west wind; also its Roman personification, associated with mild, favorable weather”
Classical Latin
Latin
favēre
“To favor, be well-disposed toward, or support; traditionally connected with the favorable character of the west wind”
Late Latin
Latin
favonius
“Of or belonging to Favonius or the west wind”
14th Century
English
favonian
“Relating to the west wind”
Modern English
English
favonian
“Of or relating to a mild west wind”