Hot, dust-laden Saharan wind (7)

I believe the answer is:

sirocco

(Other definitions for sirocco that I've seen before include "Dust storm" , "Hot dusty wind from north Africa to Europe" , "Hot wind reaching Italy from Africa" , "Hot wind that reaches Italy from Africa" , "Hot, dry wind from northern Africa" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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