Also means
west wind
Usage Note
West is the cardinal direction, most often heard in compounds like Westdeutschland or der Westen (the everyday noun for 'the west'). The bare West turns up in fixed terms and on compass labels, while sailors use it for the west wind.
Examples
"Der Wind kommt aus West."
Natural Translation
The wind is coming from the west.
Literal Translation
The wind comes from west.
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