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adjective
1.
moving, directed, or situated toward the east: an easterly course.
2.
(especially of a wind) coming from the east: an easterly gale.
adverb
3.
toward the east.
4.
from the east.
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Easterly
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
noun
5.
a wind that blows from the east.
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easterly  (ē'stər-lē) Pronunciation Key
A wind, especially a prevailing wind, that blows from the east. The trade winds in tropical regions and the prevailing winds in the polar regions are easterlies. See illustration at wind. |
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