Defn: The point in the horizon between the north and west, and equally distant from each; the northwest part or region.
NORTHWEST
North`west", a.
1. Pertaining to, or in the direction of, the point between the north and west; being in the northwest; toward the northwest, or coming from the northwest; as, the northwest coast.
2. Coming from the northwest; as, a northwest wind. Northwest passage, a passage or communication by sea between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans along the north coast of America, long sought for by navigators.
NORTHWEST
North`west", adv.
Defn: Toward the northwest.
NORTHWESTER
North`west"er, n.
Defn: A storm or gale from the northwest; a strong northwest wind.
NORTHWESTERLY
North`west"er*ly, a.
Defn: Toward the northwest, or from the northwest.