Definition
burans
noun
- Plural of buran; violent snowstorms with strong winds occurring in Central Asia and Russia.
Usage: Chiefly used in geographical and meteorological contexts; Also spelled 'buran' (singular) or 'burans' (plural)
Examples
- The burans swept across the steppes with tremendous force.
- Travelers in Central Asia feared the sudden burans that could appear without warning.
- During winter, burans made travel nearly impossible in the region.
- The meteorologists warned of severe burans approaching from the north.