antarctic circle
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antarctic circle

noun, often capitalized A&C

Definition of ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

: the parallel of latitude that is approximately 6612 degrees south of the equator and that circumscribes the southern frigid zone

First Known Use of ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

1556

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