northern

 [nawr-thern]  

north·ern

   [nawr-thern]
adjective
1.
lying toward or situated in the north.
2.
directed or proceeding northward.
3.
coming from the north, as a wind.
4.
(often initial capital letter) of or pertaining to the North, especially the northern U.S.
5.
Astronomy. north of the celestial equator or of the zodiac: a northern constellation.
noun
6.
a person living in a northern region or country.
7.
(initial capital letter) a steam locomotive having a four-wheeled front truck, eight driving wheels, and a four-wheeled rear truck.

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Northern is always a great word to know.
So is Sagittarius. Does it mean:
determined by or pertaining to the stars
a zodiacal constellation between Scorpius and Capricorn also called the Archer
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Origin:
before 900; Middle English, Old English; see north, -ern

Related forms
north·ern·ness, noun
pro-North·ern, adjective
un·north·ern, adjective
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northern (ˈnɔːðən)
 
—adj
1.  situated in or towards the north: northern towns
2.  directed or proceeding towards the north: a northern flow of traffic
3.  (esp of winds) proceeding from the north
4.  (sometimes capital) of, relating to, or characteristic of the north or North
5.  (sometimes capital) astronomy north of the celestial equator

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