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arcticMain Entry: 1arc·tic Pronunciation: \ˈärk-tik, ˈär-tik\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English artik, from Latin arcticus, from Greek arktikos, from arktos bear, Ursa Major, north; akin to Latin ursus bear, Sanskrit ṛkṣa Date: 14th century 1 often capitalized : of, or relating to, or suitable for use at the north pole or the region near it <arctic waters> <arctic animals> <arctic clothing> — arc·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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