Found 2 items, similar to ecliptic.
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]