01 a. Of or pertaining to the north; being in the north, or nearer to that point than to the east or west.
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1.
Of or pertaining to the north; being in the north, or nearer to that point than to the east or west.
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2.
In a direction toward the north; as, to steer a northern course; coming from the north; as, a northern wind.
Phrases & compounds
Northern diver —
See Loon.
Northern spy —
an excellent American apple, of a yellowish color, marked with red.