Northern

Northern , adjective

[Anglo-Saxon noreerne.]

Of or pertaining to the north; being in the north, or nearer to that point than to the east or west.

In a direction toward the north; as, to steer a northern course; coming from the north; as, a northern wind.

Collocations (3)

Northern diver (Zoology) , See Loon.

Northern lights , See Aurora borealis, under Aurora.

Northern spy (Botany) , an excellent American apple, of a yellowish color, marked with red.