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Fremantle Doctor

(Australia) The sea breeze that blows from the Indian Ocean over Perth, Western Australia.

ˈfɹiməntəl ˈdɑktɚ148 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(Australia) The sea breeze that blows from the Indian Ocean over Perth, Western Australia.

Origin: 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. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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