solstitial

adjective sol·sti·tial \säl-ˈsti-shəl, sōl-, sȯl-\

Definition of SOLSTITIAL

: of, relating to, or characteristic of a solstice and especially the summer solstice

: happening or appearing at or associated with a solstice

Middle English solsticial, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin solstitialis, from solstitium

First Known Use: 14th century

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