septentrio

/sɛpˈtɛntri.əʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

The direction or region in the far northwest or the part of the sky that contains the constellation Ursa Minor, which is the northernmost point of the horizon.

“The sailor navigated by the septentrio to reach his destination safely.”

Synonyms

  • constellation
  • northwest

Antonyms

  • southwest