"Cape Doctor" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after the Cape and Cape Town; called the "doctor" in connection with a belief that it clears Cape Town of pollution. Compare the Fremantle Doctor. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Cape Doctor}} Cape Doctor
  1. The strong, often dry or fair south-easterly wind (southeaster) that blows on the South African coast, especially around the Cape Peninsula. Wikipedia link: Cape Doctor
    Sense id: en-Cape_Doctor-en-name-i4AoftFU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Wind
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