Cape doctor
wind system
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The "cape doctor" is a strong southeast wind that blows in Africa, specifically associated with the Cape of Good Hope. It is believed by some to carry germs out to sea, hence its name. This wind system is a notable meteorological phenomenon in the region.1
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