west-northwest

west-north·west

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Definitions of west-northwest word

noun west-northwest a point on the compass midway between west and northwest. 1
adjective west-northwest coming from this point: a west-northwest wind. 1
adjective west-northwest directed toward this point: a west-northwest course. 1
adverb west-northwest toward this point: sailing west-northwest. Abbreviation: WNW. 1
noun west-northwest the point on the compass or the direction midway between west and northwest, 292° 30′ clockwise from north 0
adjective west-northwest in, from, or towards this direction 0

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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