santa ana

(noun) a strong hot dry wind that blows in winter from the deserts of southern California toward the Pacific Coast. Synonyms: Santa Ana.

(noun) Mexican general who tried to crush the Texas revolt and who lost battles to Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor in the Mexican War (1795-1876). Synonyms: Santa Anna, Santa Ana, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana.

(noun) a city in southern California to the east of Long Beach. Synonyms: Santa Ana.

(noun) a city in western El Salvador. Synonyms: Santa Ana.