southwester

English

Alternative forms

sou'wester

Etymology

southwest +‎ -er

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

southwesterly

Translations

wind

Finnish: lounaistuuli (fi)

waterproof hat — see sou'wester

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