squaw winter
The term "squaw winter" is used to describe an early cold spell in the autumn, often seen as a prelude to an "Indian summer."
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Definition
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(regional, informal)A brief period of cold weather and possibly snow flurries occurring in the autumn.
Example
- The unexpected squaw winter caught everyone off guard in late October.
- After the squaw winter, the weather turned mild again, leading into an Indian summer.
Similar
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