arctic
noun
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A warm waterproof overshoe.
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Any of various butterflies of the genus Oeneis.
adjective
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(now only in compounds) Pertaining to the celestial north pole, or to the pole star.
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Pertaining to the northern polar region of the planet, characterised by extreme cold and an icy landscape.
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Extremely cold, snowy, or having other properties of extreme winter associated with the Arctic.
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Designed for use in very cold conditions.