λίψ/lips

This word is a type of thing. It is a noun.

This word can mean a southwest wind. When used in this way, this word is used to talk about a wind that blows from the southwest to the northeast.
- These directions are based on what one sees as one faces the setting sun. Southwest is a little to the left of the setting sun, and northwest is a little to the right of the setting sun.
This word can mean southwest. When used in this way, this word is used to talk about something that is facing toward the southwest.

See: Acts 27:12