It's a word of Turkish origin. It is the name given in Central Asia to strong and stormy winds blowing from the north, they are usually blizzards accompanied by snow. It is a snowstorm, with the wind blowing from the north (Siberia) and coming with the force of the gale to Central Asia. They also tell the strong winds blowing in summer.
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