The Hot Mediterranean Wind is a type of wind that originates in the Sahara Desert and blows across the Mediterranean Sea. It is known by two names, SIROCCO (7 letters) and Solano (6 letters). SIROCCO is an Italian word derived from the Arabic word for 'easterly wind' while Solano is a Spanish word meaning 'southerly'. The Hot Mediterranean Wind is characterized by its hot, dry air and can cause dust storms and sandstorms in some areas.