southwester Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a strong wind from the southwest
    sou'wester.
  2. adjective satellite coming from the southwest
    southwest; southwesterly.
    • the winds are southwesterly
  3. adjective satellite situated in or oriented toward the southwest
    southwestern; southwesterly; southwest.

WordNet


South`west"er noun
Definitions
  1. A storm, gale, or strong wind from the southwest.
  2. A hat made of painted canvas, oiled cloth, or the like, with a flap at the back, -- worn in stormy weather.

Webster 1913