Southwester

Alternative forms

• sou'wester

Noun

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