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tropique — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • tropic noun Either of the two lines of latitude, north or south of the equator, marking the edge of the tropical zone (Tropic of Cancer / Tropic of Capricorn).
  • tropics noun The hot region of the Earth around the equator, between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

Senses

tropique is used for these senses in English:

  • tropic (geography) Either of the two parallels of latitude 23°26′ north and south of the equator; the farthest points at which the sun can be directly overhead; the boundaries of the torrid zone or tropics.
  • tropics (geography) The region of the Earth centred on the equator and lying between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn and characterized by a hot climate.

tropic — full definition

  1. noun Either of the two lines of latitude, north or south of the equator, marking the edge of the tropical zone (Tropic of Cancer / Tropic of Capricorn).
  2. adjective Relating to the tropics; tropical.
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