Septentrion

[sep'tentriən]

Definition

(n.) The north or northern regions.

(a.) Alt. of Septentrional

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Definition

n. (Shak.) the north.—adjs. Septen′trion -al northern.—adv. Septen′trionally.—n.pl. Septentriō′nes the constellation of the Great Bear or the seven stars near the north pole-star called Charles's Wain.

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