horse latitudes

plural noun

: either of two belts or regions in the neighborhood of 30° N and 30° S latitude characterized by high pressure, calms, and light variable winds

Word History

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for horse latitudes

• alludes
• concludes
• eludes
• etudes
• excludes
• exudes
• includes
• intrudes
• precludes
• preludes
• protrudes
• seafoods

Kids Definition

horse latitudes

plural noun

: either of two regions in the neighborhoods of 30° north and 30° south latitude having high pressure, calms, and light changeable winds