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Definitions for sou'wester
ˌsaʊˈwɛs tərsou'west·er

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. southwester, sou'westernoun

    a strong wind from the southwest

  2. sou'westernoun

    waterproof hat with wide slanting brim longer in back than in front

Wikipedia

  1. Sou'wester

    A Sou'wester is a traditional form of collapsible oilskin rain hat that is longer in the back than the front to protect the neck fully. A gutter front brim is sometimes featured.

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  1. sou'wester

    A sou'wester is a waterproof hat with a wide brim, especially in the back, worn to protect against wind and rain, typically associated with sailors and fishermen. The name is derived from the direction of the southwesterly winds, which often bring rainstorms. It can also refer to a waterproof coat worn in similar weather conditions.

Wikidata

  1. Sou'wester

    A Sou'wester is a traditional form of collapsible oilskin rain hat that is longer in the back than the front to fully protect the neck. A gutter front brim is sometimes featured.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sou'wester in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sou'wester in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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