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nor'east·er
/
ˌnɔrˈi
stər
/
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[
nawr-
ee
-ster
]
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noun
northeaster.
Origin:
1830–40
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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