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northwesterly

north·wes·terly

US/ˌnɔˈrθwɛstɜrli/ uncommon

adjective

1.

coming from the northwest

  • “northwesterly winds”
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2.

situated in or oriented toward the northwest

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Origin

From north + westerly. See also northwestern.

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