English
Etymology
Latin septentrionalis, from septentriones (originally septem triones), the seven stars of the Great Bear, from septem �seven� + triones (plural of trio#Latin|trio �plough-ox�).
Pronunciation
IPA|/s�p�t�ntrɪ�n�l/
Adjective
en-adj
- rare Pertaining to the north; northern.
#:* 1980: Well, no, we are all septentrional here, all a bit cool. What is mother? Genova and the Alto Adige. Coolest of them all. � Anthony Burgess, Earthly Powers
Spanish
Adjective
es-adj|pl=septentrionales
- northern
Synonyms
norteño
Antonyms
meridional
sureño
Related terms
occidental
oriental
meridional/sureño
norte
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