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nor'-nor'-west

nor'-nor'-west is the alternative form of north-northwest.

Meaning of north-northwest

Noun

north-northwest (uncountable)

  1. The compass point halfway between northwest and north; specifically at a bearing of 337.5°.
    Antonyms:
    south-southeast

See all 5 meanings of north-northwest

Questions about nor'-nor'-west

What is nor'-nor'-west the alternative form of?
Nor'-nor'-west is the alternative form of north-northwest.

Words near nor'-nor'-west in the dictionary

  1. Nor Nakhichevan
  2. Nor Shirakan
  3. nor'-east
  4. nor'-easts
  5. nor'-nor'-east
  6. nor'-nor'-west
  7. nor'-west
  8. nor'-wests
  9. nor'easter
  10. nor'easters
  11. nor'wester

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