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Circumpolar Definition & Meaning

circumpolar
adjective
  1. (of a celestial body) continually visible above the horizon during the entire 360 degrees of daily travel; "a circumpolar star"
  2. located or found throughout a polar region

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What does circumpolar mean?
(of a celestial body) continually visible above the horizon during the entire 360 degrees of daily travel; "a circumpolar star" located or found throughout a polar region
What part of speech is circumpolar?
Circumpolar is an adjective.
How many definitions does circumpolar have?
Circumpolar has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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