Arctic (n.)

  1. the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

    [ Syn: arctic , arctic zone , north frigid zone ]

  2. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow

    [ Syn: galosh , golosh , rubber , gumshoe ]

    Arctic (adj.)

  1. of or relating to the Arctic; the Arctic summer

    [ Syn: north-polar , arctic ]

  2. extremely cold; an arctic climate; a frigid day; gelid waters of the North Atlantic; glacial winds; icy hands; polar weather

    [ Syn: frigid , gelid , glacial , icy , polar ]

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