parallel of latitude

noun

1. parallel ( def 10 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of parallel of latitude¹

First recorded in 1660–70

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.

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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.

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

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

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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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