southwester

southwester

English

Alternative forms

• sou'wester

Etymology

southwest +‎ -er

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛstə(ɹ)

Noun

southwester (plural southwesters)

1. A strong wind blowing from the southwest.
2. (more often sou'wester) A waterproof hat, often of oilskin, designed to repel wind and rain.
3. (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