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arctic

Main 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

1often capitalized : of, or relating to, or suitable for use at the north pole or the region near it <arctic waters> <arctic animals> <arctic clothing>2 a: bitter cold : frigid <arctic air> b: cold in temper or mood <an arctic smile>

— arc·ti·cal·ly

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\-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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