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View synonyms for parallel of latitude

parallel of latitude

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Word History and Origins

Origin of parallel of latitude1

First recorded in 1660–70
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Example Sentences

Then it is exactly on the thirtieth parallel of latitude, and it stands four-square, its four sides facing exactly the four points of compass—North, South, East, and West.

In the Arctic seas large icebergs are rarely found till the 70th parallel of latitude is reached, while stationary fields are met in a still higher latitude.

Those who live under the same meridian, but on opposite parallels of latitude, north and south of the equator.

Carner mentions some on the shores of Lake Pepin, and some are said to occur near Lake Travers, under the 46th parallel of latitude.

These Rails are found as far south as the thirty-fifth parallel of latitude, and are abundant along the marshy borders of the Plata, frequenting the vast reed-beds and forests of water-loving Erythrina crista-galli.

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