What is "southwester"

Southwester \South`west"er\ (?; colloq. ?), n.

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.

alt. 1 A strong wind blowing from the southwest. 2 (context more often sou'wester English) A waterproof hat, often of oilskin, designed to repel wind and rain. 3 (context more often sou'wester English) A long raincoat, often worn at sea. n. 1 A strong wind blowing from the southwest. 2 (context more often sou'wester English) A waterproof hat, often of oilskin, designed to repel wind and rain. 3 (context more often sou'wester English) A long raincoat, often worn at sea.

n. a strong wind from the southwest [syn: sou'wester]