Associations to the word «Meridional»

Wiktionary

MERIDIONAL, adjective. Located in the south, southern; later especially, pertaining to the south of France or other southern parts of Europe. [from 14th c.]
MERIDIONAL, adjective. (astronomy) (geography) Along a north-south direction, or relative to a meridian; or relating to meridians or a meridian. [from 15th c.]
MERIDIONAL, adjective. Of or characteristic of southern areas or people, especially those in the south of France or other southern parts of Europe. [from 19th c.]
MERIDIONAL, noun. An inhabitant of a southern region, especially the south of France.
MERIDIONAL RAY, noun. (optics) A ray that passes through the axis of the optical fiber.
MERIDIONAL WIND, noun. (meteorology) The component of a wind along a particular meridian

Dictionary definition

MERIDIONAL, adjective. Of or relating to a meridian.
MERIDIONAL, adjective. Located in the south or characteristic of southern people or places.

Wise words

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