goose-drowner

noun

A very heavy rain shower.

Meanings

noungoose-drowner (plural goose-drowners)

plural goose-drowners · alternative rare goose drownder · alternative rare goosedrownder

  1. colloquialA very heavy rain shower.

    Some might think that for an overnight shelter any old thing will do, but what if you get a goose-drowner rain?

    2009, John McPherson, Geri McPherson, Ultimate Guide to Wilderness Living
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