southerly.
A wind blowing from the south.
Meaning & usage
A wind blowing from the south.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English souther Middle English -ly English -ly English southerly From souther + -ly.
Facing the south; directed towards the south.
Located towards or in the south.
Coming from the south.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English souther Middle English -ly English -ly English southerly From souther + -ly.
In a southward direction or position; (towards the) south.
From the south.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English souther Middle English -ly English -ly English southerly From souther + -ly.
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