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nor'-west

nor'-west is the alternative form of northwest.

Meaning of northwest

Noun

northwest (plural northwests)

  1. The intercardinal compass point halfway between west and north; specifically at a bearing of 315°.
    Antonyms:
    southeast

See all 7 meanings of northwest

Forms of nor'-west

Noun
pluralnor'-wests
Adjective
comparativemore nor'-west
superlativemost nor'-west
Adverb
comparativemore nor'-west
superlativemost nor'-west

Questions about nor'-west

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

Words near nor'-west in the dictionary

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

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