northwesterly

adj, adv, noun — 4 senses

northwesterly

adj

Etymology From north + westerly. See also northwestern.

1

Situated in, or pointing to, the northwest.

2

Of a wind Coming from the northwest.

Related terms: north-northwesterly, west-northwesterly

northwesterly

adv

Etymology From north + westerly. See also northwestern.

1

From the northwest.

northwesterly

noun

Etymology From north + westerly. See also northwestern.

1

A strong wind or storm from the northwest.

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