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North American of or having to do with North America, or its people or languages. [2 definitions]
northbound going toward the north.
North Carolina a southeastern U.S. state on the Atlantic coast between Virginia and South Carolina. (abbr.: NC)
North Dakota a north central U.S. state on the Canadian border between Minnesota and Montana. (abbr.: ND)
northeast a point on the compass halfway between north and east. [4 definitions]
northeaster a strong wind or storm from the northeast.
northeasterly of, in, or toward the northeast. [3 definitions]
northeastern located in, coming from, or characteristic of the northeast.
northeasterner a person born or living in a northeastern region.
northeastward toward the northeast. [3 definitions]
northeastwardly toward the northeast. [2 definitions]
norther a sudden storm or gale from the north.
northerly of, related to, or toward the north. [3 definitions]
northern situated in, directed towards, coming from, or relating to the north.
Northern Cross the constellation Cygnus.
northerner (often cap.) a native or inhabitant of a northern area or region.
northern harrier a medium-sized gray or brown hawk common in marshes in North America and Eurasia; marsh hawk.
Northern Hemisphere the half of the earth that is north of the equator.
Northern Ireland a division of the United Kingdom, on the northeast coast of the island of Ireland.
northern lights see "aurora borealis."
northern oriole a North American oriole, either the Baltimore in the East or the Bullock's in the West, the males of each subspecies having different markings in bright orange, black, and white.