Arctic | |
1. adj. (astronomy, now only in compounds) Pertaining to the celestial north pole, or to the pole star. | |
2. adj. (geography) Pertaining to the northern polar region of the planet, characterised by extreme cold and an icy landscape. | |
3. adj. Extremely cold, snowy, or having other properties of extreme winter associated with the Arctic. | |
4. adj. Designed for use in very cold conditions. | |
5. n. (US, now chiefly historical) A warm waterproof overshoe. | |
6. n. Any of various butterflies of the genus . | |
7. adj. alternative case form of Arctic | |
8. n. alternative case form of Arctic | |