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north northwest

north northwest 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

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Questions about north northwest

What is north northwest the alternative form of?
North northwest is the alternative form of north-northwest.

Words near north northwest in the dictionary

  1. North Nibley
  2. North Nicosia
  3. North Norfolk
  4. North Northamptonshire
  5. north northeast
  6. north northwest
  7. North Ockendon
  8. north of
  9. north of 60
  10. North of England
  11. north of sixty

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