SUBARCTIC

subarctic

(adjective) of or relating to latitudes just south of the Arctic Circle

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

subarctic (uncountable)

Region immediately outside of the Arctic Circle or regions similar to these in climate or conditions of life.

Adjective

subarctic (not comparable)

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the subarctic.

Source: Wiktionary


Sub*arc"tic, a.

Definition: Approximately arctic; belonging to a region just without the arctic circle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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