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English → English (WordNet)
Definition: ecliptic
ecliptic
n : the great circle representing the apparent annual path of
the sun; the plane of the Earth's orbit around the sun;
makes an angle of about 23 degrees with the equator;
“all
of the planets rotate the sun in approximately the same
ecliptic”
English → English (gcide)
Definition: ecliptic
ecliptic
\e*clip"tic\ ([-e]*kl[i^]p"t[i^]k), n. [Cf. F.
['e]cliptique, L. linea ecliptica, Gr. 'ekleiptiko`s, prop.
adj., of an eclipse, because in this circle eclipses of the
sun and moon take place. See
Ecliptic, a.]
1. (Astron.) A great circle of the celestial sphere, making
an angle with the equinoctial of about 23[deg] 28'. It is
the apparent path of the sun, or the real path of the
earth as seen from the sun.
[1913 Webster]
2. (Geog.) A great circle drawn on a terrestrial globe,
making an angle of 23[deg] 28' with the equator; -- used
for illustrating and solving astronomical problems.
[1913 Webster]
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