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south-southeast

[south-south-eest; Naut. sou-sou-eest]

south-south·east

[south-south-eest; Naut. sou-sou-eest] Navigation, Surveying
noun
1.
the point on the compass midway between south and southeast.
adjective
2.
coming from this point: a south-southeast wind.
3.
directed toward this point: a south-southeast course.

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South-southeast is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
adverb
4.
toward this point: sailing south-southeast. Abbreviation: SSE
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south-southeast
 
n
1.  the point on the compass or the direction midway between southeast and south; 157° 30′ clockwise from north
 
adj, —adv
2.  in, from, or towards this direction

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