northerly
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northerly
- /ˈnɔɹðɚli/ US
- /ˈnɔːðəli/ UK
Where it comes from
From norther + -ly.
noun northerlies
- A northerly wind (that is, a northern wind, which blows from the north or northerly).
adjective more northerly · most northerly
- Facing the north; directed towards the north. a northerly voyage
- Located in a northern region. But I'm here to follow the less well-trodden route up to the most northerly point of the British mainland, which has its own scenic claim to make.
- Coming from the north. a northerly wind
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adverb more northerly · most northerly
- In an northward direction or position; (towards the) north.
- From the north.
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noun wind blowing from the north
| Français | aquilon |
|---|---|
| Русский | се́верный ве́тер sévernyj véter |
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title = {northerly},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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