pronorthern
ðərn 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.
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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| —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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