southwester

Meaning

  1. A strong wind blowing from the southwest.
  2. A waterproof hat, often of oilskin and with a long brim at the back covering the neck, designed to repel wind and rain.
  3. A long raincoat, often worn at sea.

Synonyms

sou’wester

Translations

Südwestwind

جنوبي غربي

νοτιοδυτικός άνεμος

vent del sud-oest

Etymology

From southwest + -er.

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