northwest.
The intercardinal compass point halfway between west and north; specifically at a bearing of 315°.
Meaning & usage
The intercardinal compass point halfway between west and north; specifically at a bearing of 315°.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English northwest, from Old English norþwest, equivalent to north + west.
Of, in or pertaining to the northwest; northwestern.
Situated toward or in the direction of the northwest; northwestward; northwesterly.
a northwest course
Coming from the northwest; northwesterly.
a northwest wind
Where this word comes from
From Middle English northwest, from Old English norþwest, equivalent to north + west.
Towards or in the direction of the northwest; northwestwards.
We are travelling northwest at the moment.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English northwest, from Old English norþwest, equivalent to north + west.
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