vertical circle

ver·ti·cal cir·cle

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Definitions of vertical circle words

noun vertical circle a great circle on the celestial sphere passing through the zenith. 1
noun vertical circle a great circle on the celestial sphere passing through the zenith and perpendicular to the horizon 0
noun vertical circle any great circle of the celestial sphere passing through the zenith and the nadir and perpendicular to the horizon 0

before 1550

One of the 31% oldest English words

First recorded in 1550-60

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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