circumpolar

adjective cir·cum·po·lar \ˌsər-k^əm-ˈpō-lər\

Definition of CIRCUMPOLAR

: continually visible above the horizon <a circumpolar star>

: surrounding or found in the vicinity of a terrestrial pole <a circumpolar current> <circumpolar species>

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adjective cir·cum·po·lar \ˌsər-kəm-ˈpō-lər\

: continually visible above the horizon <a circumpolar star>

: surrounding or found near a pole of the earth

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