"Fremantle Doctor" meaning in English

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Proper name

Audio: EN-AU ck1 Fremantle Doctor.ogg [Australia]
Etymology: Named after the city (now within Perth suburbs) of Fremantle, which is the direction the wind comes from to reach central districts of Perth; called the "doctor" for the relief it brings on hot summer days. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Fremantle Doctor}} Fremantle Doctor
  1. (Australia) The sea breeze that blows from the Indian Ocean over Perth, Western Australia. Tags: Australia Categories (topical): Weather Related terms: the Cape Doctor

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