arctic 1 of 2 adjective arc· tic ˈärk-tik ˈärt-ik 1 often capitalized : of, relating to, or suitable for use at the north pole or the region around it arctic waters arctic animals arctic clothing 2 : very cold : frigid arctic 2 of 2 noun arc· tic ˈärt-ik ˈärk-tik : a rubber overshoe : galosh More from Merriam-Webster on arctic

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