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souther

American

[sou-ther] / ˈsaʊ ðər /

noun

a wind or storm from the south.

souther British

/ ˈsaʊðə /

noun

a strong wind or storm from the south

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Etymology

Origin of souther

First recorded in 1860–65; south + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Take the wildfires that devastated souther California's wine industry in 2020.

From Salon • May 1, 2024

Other exported species include map turtles, named after the light markings on their shells; river cooters; souther painted turtes; and spiny softshells and common snapping turtles, especially prized for the food market in China.

From National Geographic • Nov. 10, 2016

Sen. Robert F. Kennedy is greeted in souther Tanzania on a Peace Corps visit on June 6, 1966.

From US News • Jun. 6, 2016

But I said neer ane o' the twa," answered Francis; "my lord cares as little about the tane as the tother—for he's best to them that can souther up our sins.

From The Antiquary — Volume 02 by Scott, Walter, Sir

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