nor'-east nor'-east /nɔrˈiːst/

adverb

1. To, toward, or in the northeast  ( nor'-east , north-east , northeast )
   to, toward, or in the northeast
   

noun

1. The compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees  ( NE , nor'-east , northeastward , northeast )
   the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees