alizé

== French == === Etymology === As with lisser, one suggested origin is a cross of Late Latin lixare and allisus. TLFi asserts that derivation from Spanish alisio (“trade (wind)”) is impossible and argues the Spanish word more likely derives from French. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /a.li.ze/ === Noun === alizé m (plural alizés) trade wind ==== Descendants ==== → Catalan: alisis === References ===