ARCTICS

Noun

arctics

plural of arctic

Noun

Arctics

plural of Arctic

Source: Wiktionary


ARCTIC

Arc"tic, a. Etym: [OE. artik, OF. artique, F. arctique, L. arcticus, fr. Gr. ursus bear, Skr.

Definition: Pertaining to, or situated under, the northern constellation called the Bear; northern; frigid; as, the arctic pole, circle, region, ocean; an arctic expedition, night, temperature.

Note: The arctic circle is a lesser circle, parallel to the equator, 23º 28' from the north pole. This and the antarctic circle are called the polar circles, and between these and the poles lie the frigid zones. See Zone.

Arc"tic, n.

1. The arctic circle.

2. A warm waterproof overshoe. [U.S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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