Arctic daisy
a daisy, Chrysanthemum arcticum, of arctic regions, having asterlike heads of white or lilac flowers.
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- Arctic fox
a thickly furred, short-eared fox, Alopex lagopus, of the arctic regions, brownish gray in summer and white in winter. Historical Examples Our only visitor was an Arctic fox, a rare animal upon the pack, though common enough upon the land. The Captain of the Pole-Star and Other Tales Arthur Conan Doyle They are all of […]
- Arctic hare
noun a large hare, Lepus arcticus, of the Canadian Arctic whose fur is white in winter Historical Examples To these sources of supply are added the arctic hare, caribou (reindeer), and in fact any flesh that can be obtained. North America Israel C. Russell The arctic hare, on the contrary, has probably come to us […]
- Arctic ocean
an ocean N of North America, Asia, and the Arctic Circle. About 5,540,000 sq. mi. (14,350,000 sq. km). Contemporary Examples New research suggests the Arctic Ocean could be ice-free by 2015, with devastating consequences for the world. The End of the Arctic? Ocean Could be Ice Free by 2015 Mark Hertsgaard December 12, 2013 The […]
- Arctic monkeys
plural noun British rock group (formed 2002): comprising Alex Turner (born 1986; vocals, guitar), Jamie Cook (born 1985, guitar), Matt Helders (born 1986, drums, vocals) and Nick O’Malley (born 1985, bass guitar); the first major band to achieve widespread success through internet exposure Contemporary Examples Simon: arctic monkeys are going to be around for a […]
- Arcticology
the scientific study of the Polar Regions.