arctic

noun

  1. 1

    A warm waterproof overshoe.

  2. 2

    Any of various butterflies of the genus Oeneis.

adjective

  1. 1

    (now only in compounds) Pertaining to the celestial north pole, or to the pole star.

  2. 2

    Pertaining to the northern polar region of the planet, characterised by extreme cold and an icy landscape.

  3. 3

    Extremely cold, snowy, or having other properties of extreme winter associated with the Arctic.

  4. 4

    Designed for use in very cold conditions.

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