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Tehuantepecer

noun
Te·​huan·​te·​pec·​er | \ təˈwäntəˌpekə(r)\
plural -s

Definition of Tehuantepecer

: a violent north wind that brings an inflow of cold air to Central America and especially to regions around the Gulf of Tehuantepec

History and Etymology for Tehuantepecer

Gulf of Tehuantepec, inlet of the Pacific, southeastern Mexico + English -er

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