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Definition of Tropic of Cancer
1. Noun. A line of latitude about 23 degrees to the north of the equator.
Generic synonyms: Tropic
Definition of Tropic of Cancer
1. Proper noun. (geography) The parallel of latitude 23°30?north of the equator, marking the northern boundary of the tropics; the sun is directly overhead at the summer solstice. ¹
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