northerlies Hear it!

Variant of northerly

northerly Definition

north·erly (-lē)

adjective, adverb

  1. in or toward the north
  2. from the north, as a wind

noun pl. northerlies -·lies

a wind from the north
northerlies Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • light: The coolest, driest period over most of India is from December to February when light northerlies bring clear skies and virtually dry weather.