southwester
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -ɛstə(ɹ)
Noun
southwester (plural southwesters)
- A strong wind blowing from the southwest.
- (more often sou'wester) A waterproof hat, often of oilskin, designed to repel wind and rain.
- (more often sou'wester) A long raincoat, often worn at sea.
Synonyms
- (a waterproof hat): cape ann
Derived terms
Translations
wind
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waterproof hat — see sou'wester