southwester

== English == === Alternative forms === sou'wester === Etymology === From southwest + -er. === Pronunciation === Rhymes: -ɛstə(ɹ) === Noun === southwester (plural southwesters) (meteorlogy) A strong wind blowing from the southwest. Coordinate terms: northeaster, southeaster, northwester (more often sou'wester) A waterproof hat, often of oilskin and with a long brim at the back covering the neck, designed to repel wind and rain. Synonym: cape ann (more often sou'wester) A long raincoat, often worn at sea. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== Further reading ==== sou'wester on Wikipedia.Wikipedia