northeaster

noun north·east·er \nȯrth-ˈē-stər, nȯr-ˈē-\

: a strong wind that blows from the northeast

: a storm with winds that blow from the northeast

Full Definition of NORTHEASTER

: a strong northeast wind

or nor'·east·er \nȯr-ˈē-\ : a storm with northeast winds

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