Dictionary Check: equatorial

"equatorial" is a valid word!

Scrabble 19 points
Words with Friends 21 points

Definition

adjective

of or relating to or at an equator

Example: "equatorial diameter"
adjective

of or relating to conditions at the geographical equator

Example: "equatorial heat"
adjective

of or existing at or near the geographic equator

Example: "equatorial Africa"
Antonyms:
noun

a telescope whose mounting has only two axes of motion, one parallel to the Earth's axis and the other one at right angles to it

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