The term derecho likely derives from the Spanish word for straight, alluding to the storm's straight-line winds â the winds in a derecho sweep across the landscape straight ahead like a wall rather than swirling around like in a tornado.
The Hamsa (Arabic: Ø®ÙØ³Ø©ââ Khamsah, Hebrew: ×Ö·×Ö°×¡Ö¸×ââ, also romanized khamsa), is a palm-shaped amulet popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa, and commonly used in jewelry and wall hangings.
The significance of a hamsa. Hamsa is believed to be representative of the right hand of the human body. It is regarded as a sacred symbol in different cultures for protection against evil and destructive forces. It is also a symbol of blessing, fortune, wealth, health, happiness, power and strength.