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north-north·east | \ ˈnȯrth-ˌnȯrth-ˈēst 
, -ˌnȯr-ˈēst \
, -ˌnȯr-ˈēst \Definition of north-northeast
: a compass point that is two points east of due north : N22°30′E
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