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Southwester vs Southwestern - What's the difference?

southwester | southwestern |

As a noun southwester

is a strong wind blowing from the southwest.

As an adjective southwestern is

of or pertaining to the southwest .

southwester

English

Alternative forms

* sou'wester

Noun

(wikipedia, sou'wester) (en noun)
  • A strong wind blowing from the southwest.
  • (more often sou'wester) A waterproof hat, often of oilskin, designed to repel wind and rain.
  • (more often sou'wester) A long raincoat, often worn at sea.

    • Synonyms

    * (a waterproof hat) cape ann

    Derived terms

    * southwesterly

    southwestern

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or pertaining to the southwest .
    • Locals think southwestern sunsets are the most beautiful.