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north-northeast


north–north·east

noun
\ˈnrth-ˌnrth-ˈēst, -ˌnr-ˈēst\

Definition of NORTH-NORTHEAST

: a compass point that is two points east of due north : N22°30′E

First Known Use of NORTH-NORTHEAST

14th century

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