سَفُونٌ

A wind that blows upon the surface of the earth [apparently removing the dust]; (M, K;) as also ↓ سَافِنَةٌ: (K:) or the former, a wind always blowing: (L:) and ↓ the latter signifies a wind as though wiping the surface of the earth; (A 'Obeyd, L;) or paring it; (L;) or [simply] a wind; (S;) and its plural is سَوَافِنُ. (A 'Obeyd, S, L, K.)