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southwesterly


south·west·er·ly

adv or adj \-tər-lē\

Definition of SOUTHWESTERLY

1
: from the southwest
2
: toward the southwest

Origin of SOUTHWESTERLY

2southwest + -erly (as in westerly)
First Known Use: 1708

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