easterly

  1. Noun.  (meteorology) Any persistent wind from the east (usually applied to broad currents or belts of easterly winds).
  2. Adjective.  Facing the east; directed towards the east.
  3. Adjective.  Located towards the east.
  4. Adjective.  Coming from the east.
  5. Adverb.  In an eastward direction or position; towards the east.
  6. Adverb.  From the east.

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