Geography
Answer
The word Chinook means snow eater. Chinooks are warm, dry, South-Westerly adiabatic winds which blows down the slopes of the Rockies in parts of U.S.A. They are known for their ability to rapidly melt snow and ice. This can lead to a rapid disappearance of snow cover, even in the middle of winter. Hence they are called snow eater.
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