Irish in origin, this word relates to weather so extreme or unfamiliar it feels like it’s come from another country. You might use it to describe a 30-degree heatwave in the Hebrides ...

A lot of Indian languages describe rain that’s like a pestle hitting the ground. There is certainly no shortage of inclement weather in Scotland, and the Scots have an abundance of words to ...

Today’s weather word comes from Appalachia, where “airish” means cool and breezy. You might say, “It’s quite airish out there today” to describe a cold, slightly windy morning.

"Snø" doesn't even begin to cover it. Norwegians use different words for snow depending on where they are from, and whether ...