North-northwesterly

adj, noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A persistent wind or storm from the north-northwest.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Coming from the north-northwest. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Situated toward or in the direction of north-northwest. not-comparable

    "Alternative form: north-northwestward"

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