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Webster 1913 Edition

Periscian

Pe-ris′cian

,
Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK];
περί
around + [GREEK] shadow: cf. F.
périscien
.]
Having the shadow moving all around.

Webster 1828 Edition

Periscian

PERIS'CIAN

,
Noun.
[Gr. around, and shadow.] An inhabitant of a frigid zone or within a polar circle, whose shadow moves round, and in the course of the day falls in every point of compass. The Greek word periscii, in the plural, is generally used in geographies; but the English word is preferable.

Definition 2024

periscian

periscian

English

Adjective

periscian ‎(not comparable)

  1. Having the shadow moving all around.

Noun

periscian ‎(plural periscians)

  1. 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.

Etymology

Ancient Greek around + shadow: compare French périscien.

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