north-northwesterly

adj, noun — 3 senses

north-northwesterly

adj

1

Coming from the north-northwest.

2

Situated toward or in the direction of north-northwest.

Alternative form: north-northwestward

Related terms: north-northwestern, north-northwestward

north-northwesterly

noun

1

A persistent wind or storm from the north-northwest.

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