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west·-southwest (west′so̵ut̸h′west′; naut., -so̵u-)
noun
the direction, or the point on a mariner's compass, halfway between due west and southwest; 22°30′ south of due west
adjective, adverb
- in or toward this direction
- from this direction: said as of a wind
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