colure

noun

Meaning

Either of two great circles (meridians) that intersect at the poles and either the equinoxes or solstices.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

equinoctial(English)solstitial(English)solstitial colure(English)equinoctial colure(English)hour circle(English)equinoctial circle(English)equator(English)equinoxial(English)celestial(English)poles(English)

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Sources

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