tropic
tropic: n. & adj. --n.
1 the parallel of latitude 2327 north (tropic of Cancer) or south (tropic of Capricorn) of the Equator.
2 each of two corresponding circles on the celestial sphere where the sun appears to turn after reaching its greatest declination.
3 (the Tropics) the region between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. --adj.
1 = TROPICAL 1.
2 of tropism. tropic bird any sea bird of the family Phaethontidae, with very long central tail-feathers. [ME f. L tropicus f. Gk tropikos f. trope turning f. trepo turn]
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