Alpine wind on flowerless plant, we hear (4)

I believe the answer is:

fohn

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'alpine wind' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Another definition for fohn that I've seen is " Alpine wind".)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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