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arctic circle
nounB2
/ˌɑːk.tɪk ˈsɜː.kəl/The parallel of latitude at approximately 66°33′ north of the Equator, marking the southern boundary of the area where the sun does not set at the summer solstice or rise at the winter solstice.
arctic daisy
nounLow
/ˈɑːk.tɪk ˈdeɪ.zi/A species of hardy flowering plant (Chrysanthemum arcticum or related) that grows in arctic and subarctic regions, known for its white or yellow daisy-like flowers and ability to withstand cold climates.
arctic fox
nounB1
/ˌɑːktɪk ˈfɒks/A small fox (Vulpes lagopus) native to Arctic regions, with thick white fur in winter that turns brown or grey in summer.
arctic hare
nounC1
/ˌɑːk.tɪk ˈheə(r)/A large species of hare native to tundra and mountainous regions of the Arctic, adapted for cold climates with a thick white winter coat.
arctic monkeys
plural-nounMedium (within cultural/music discourse)
/ˌɑːk.tɪk ˈmʌŋ.kiz/An English rock band formed in Sheffield in 2002.
arctic ocean
nounC1
/ˈɑːktɪk ˈəʊʃ(ə)n/The ocean located around the North Pole, lying within the Arctic Circle and bordered by northern coastlines of Europe, Asia, and North America.
arctic red river
nounVery Low
/ˈɑːk.tɪk ˌred ˈrɪv.ər/A proper noun referring to a specific geographical location, likely a river in a cold northern region with distinctive red-colored water or sediment.
arctic seal
nounB2
/ˈɑːktɪk siːl/A marine mammal of the family Phocidae, specifically inhabiting the Arctic region.
arctic tern
nounLow
/ˌɑːk.tɪk ˈtɜːn/A medium-sized seabird (Sterna paradisaea) known for its grey and white plumage, black cap, and long forked tail.
arctic willow
nounC1
/ˌɑːk.tɪk ˈwɪl.əʊ/A low-growing shrub (Salix arctica) native to tundra and cold Arctic regions.
arctic zone
nounC1
/ˈɑːk.tɪk zəʊn/The region of the Earth located around the North Pole, characterized by extremely cold temperatures, polar ice, tundra, and a short growing season.
arcticologist
nounVery Low
/ˌɑːk.tɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/A scientist who studies the Arctic region, including its environment, climate, ecosystems, and human activities.
arcticology
nounVery low
/ˌɑːk.tɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/The scientific study of the Arctic region, including its environment, history, flora, fauna, and human societies.
arctiid
nounC2 (Proficient)
/ˈɑːk.tɪ.ɪd/A moth belonging to the family Arctiidae, commonly known as tiger moths and footman moths.
arctogaea
nounVery Rare / Scientific
/ˌɑːktəʊˈdʒiːə/A major zoogeographical region comprising the northern continents (Eurasia, North America, and sometimes North Africa) and their associated islands.
arctogea
nounVery Low
/ˌɑːktə(ʊ)ˈdʒiːə/A major zoogeographical region comprising the northern continents (Holarctic) and regions formerly connected to them.
arctophile
nounRare
/ˈɑːk.tə(ʊ).faɪl/A person who is very fond of, or collects, teddy bears.
arcturus
nounVery Low
/ɑːkˈtjʊərəs/A very bright orange giant star in the constellation Boötes, the fourth brightest star in the night sky.
arcuation
nounVery low (archaic/technical)
/ˌɑː.kjuˈeɪ.ʃən/The act or condition of bending or curving into an arch shape.
arcus
nounRare
/ˈɑː.kəs/A term referring to a white, grey, or yellowish opaque band or ring in the cornea of the eye, often associated with ageing or certain lipid disorders. In meteorology, it can refer to a low, horizontal cloud formation associated with a thunderstorm front.

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