meridional
1me·rid·i·o·nal
adj \mə-ˈri-dē-ə-nəl\Definition of MERIDIONAL
1
: of, relating to, or situated in the south : southern
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of people living in the south especially of France
3
: of, relating to, or situated on or along a meridian
— me·rid·i·o·nal·ly \-nəl-ē\ adverb
Origin of MERIDIONAL
Middle English, from Middle French meridionel, from Late Latin meridionalis, from Latin meridies
First Known Use: 14th century
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