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प्रश्न
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
ghostly dust devils
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उत्तर
ghostly dust devils- it points out to the devilish or frightful movement of the dusty winds. It reflects the anger of the winds for disturbing the king from his resting place.
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