northwesterly

/ˌnɔrθˈwɛstərli/
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Definitions of northwesterly
  1. adjective
    situated in or oriented toward the northwest
    synonyms: northwest, northwestern
    north
    situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north
  2. adjective
    coming from the northwest
    “northwesterly winds”
    synonyms: northwest
    north
    situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north
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