periscian

Meanings

Adjective

  • Having the shadow moving all around.

Noun

  • One of those who live within a polar circle, whose shadows, during some summer days, will move entirely round, falling toward every point of the compass.

Origin

  • Ancient Greek around + shadow: compare French pĂ©riscien.

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