Periscian
Translation of "periscian" into Russian
periscian
NounUK
/pəˈrɪsɪən/
US
/pəˈrɪʃiən/
periscian
periscians pl
The periscian observed the unique solar phenomena at the poles.
Перисцианин наблюдал уникальные солнечные явления на полюсах.
periscii
Nounperiscian
UK
/ˈpɛrɪskaɪ/
US
/ˈpɛrɪskaɪ/
periscii pl
periscian
перискии
The periscii are those who live within the polar circles.
Перискии — это те, кто живет внутри полярных кругов.
periscian
AdjectiveUK
/pɛrɪˈskɪən/
US
/pɛrɪˈskɪən/
periscian
more periscian Comp.
most periscian Super.
The periscian regions experience unique solar phenomena.
Перисцианские регионы испытывают уникальные солнечные явления.
Definitions
periscian
NounUK
/pɛrɪˈskɪən/
US
/pɛrɪˈskɪən/
An inhabitant of one of the polar regions, where the sun can be seen to circle the horizon without setting during the summer months.
The periscian communities have adapted to the unique daylight patterns of the Arctic Circle.
periscii
NounPlural noun (used chiefly in historical geography): the inhabitants of the polar regions, whose shadows, at certain times of year, may fall in every direction around them because the sun remains above or below the horizon for 24 hours.
Early astronomers classified the peoples of the Arctic as the periscii, since their shadows could trace a full circle on the ground throughout the long summer day.
periscian
AdjectiveUK
/pɛrɪˈskɪən/
US
/pɛrɪˈskɪən/
Relating to or situated in the polar regions where the sun can be seen for 24 hours during the summer solstice.
The periscian landscape was bathed in continuous daylight during the summer months.
Of a place or region: within the polar circles, where at some time during the year the shadow of an upright object may fall in every direction around the compass.
In truly periscian zones a gnomon's shadow will, over the course of a year, sweep the full circle.