Cape Doctor

English 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. Proper noun Cape Doctor The strong, often dry or fair south-easterly wind (southeaster) that blows on the South African coast, especially around the Cape Peninsula. Usage notes This wind is also called a South-Easter, and if it is accompanied by a cut-off low, it can cause heavy rains to fall over the Western Cape, causing flooding, in which case it is called a Black South-Easter. en Wind