Zephyr is a synonym of westerly.
As nouns the difference between westerly and zephyr
is that westerly is a westerly wind or storm while zephyr is a light wind from the west.
As an adjective westerly
is situated in the west.
As an adverb westerly
is towards the west.
As a verb zephyr is
{{cx|intransitive|poetic|lang=en}} To blow or move like a zephyr, or light breeze.
As a proper noun Zephyr is
the god of the West Wind.
westerly
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Situated in the west.
(of wind) Coming from the west.
Synonyms
* ponent
Related terms
* (wind) wester
Usage notes
Used by Land Surveyors when they do not want to be specific (not Astronomic West)
Noun
(westerlies)
A westerly wind or storm.
zephyr
English
Noun
(
en noun)
a light wind from the west
any light refreshing wind; a gentle breeze
*
anything of fine, soft, or light quality, especially fabric
Derived terms
* zephyr cloth
* zephyr shawl
* zephyr worsted
* zephyr yarn
Synonyms
* westerly
Verb
(
en verb)
To blow or move like a zephyr, or light breeze.