southwesterly

/ˈsaʊθˌwɛstərli/
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Definitions of southwesterly
  1. adjective
    coming from the southwest
    “the winds are southwesterly”
    synonyms: southwest
    south
    situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the south
  2. adjective
    situated in or oriented toward the southwest
    synonyms: southwest, southwestern
    south
    situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the south
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