Definition of "arctic" []

• Extremely cold; frigid. See Synonyms at cold. (adjective)
• A warm waterproof overshoe. (noun)

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• "This attempted suicide scene at the arctic is at the beginning of the game, as well."
• "'It's what they call the arctic regions,' said Celestina."
• "(But then, for some reason I've always found spooky stories set in arctic climes to be particularly effective.) 2: 27 PM"