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arctic

The correct spelling is arctic.

How to pronounce arctic

noun

Say it like: Arc-tic

The correct spelling is arctic. A warm waterproof overshoe.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A warm waterproof overshoe.
  2. 2.Any of various butterflies of the genus Oeneis.

adjective

  1. 1.(now only in compounds) Pertaining to the celestial north pole, or to the pole star.
  2. 2.Pertaining to the northern polar region of the planet, characterised by extreme cold and an icy landscape.
  3. 3.Extremely cold, snowy, or having other properties of extreme winter associated with the Arctic.
  4. 4.Designed for use in very cold conditions.

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