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northerly.

A northerly wind (that is, a northern wind, which blows from the north or northerly).

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈnɔɹðɚli/General-American/ˈnɔːðəli/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A northerly wind (that is, a northern wind, which blows from the north or northerly).

Where this word comes from

From norther + -ly.

adj/ˈnɔɹðɚli/General-American/ˈnɔːðəli/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Facing the north; directed towards the north.

    a northerly voyage
  2. Located in a northern region.

  3. Coming from the north.

    a northerly wind
Where this word comes from

From norther + -ly.

adv/ˈnɔɹðɚli/General-American/ˈnɔːðəli/Received-Pronunciation
  1. In an northward direction or position; (towards the) north.

  2. From the north.

Where this word comes from

From norther + -ly.

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