southern

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south·ern / ˈsə[voicedth]ərn/ • adj. 1. situated in the south or directed toward or facing the south: the southern hemisphere. ∎  (of a wind) blowing from the south.2. living in or originating from the south: the southern rural poor. ∎  of, relating to, or characteristic of the south or its inhabitants: a faintly southern accent.DERIVATIVES: south·ern·most / -ˌmōst/ adj.

southern

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southern Southern Cross the constellation Crux Australis, four stars of which form a cross; the name land of the Southern Cross has been used for Australia since the late 19th century. Southern Cross is also a name for the Eureka flag.
Southern Lights another name for the aurora australis.

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