equinoctial meaning
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equinoctial (adjective): relating to the vicinity of the equator.
equinoctial has 3 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.
equinoctial as an adjective
equinoctial as a noun
- the great circle on the celestial sphere midway between the celestial poles
Synonyms: celestial equator, equinoctial circle, equinoctial line
Type of: great circle
Scrabble score: 22 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with EQ · words ending in AL · 11-letter words
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