north-northwest
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north–north·west

noun \ˈnrth-ˌnr(th)-ˈwest\

Definition of NORTH-NORTHWEST

: a compass point that is two points west of due north : N22°30′W

First Known Use of NORTH-NORTHWEST

14th century

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