Definition of Winter solstice

1. Noun. December 22, when the sun is at its southernmost point.

Generic synonyms: Solstice
Group relationships: Winter, Wintertime
Antonyms: Summer Solstice

Definition of Winter solstice

1. Noun. (astronomy) The moment when the Earth is in that point of its orbit where the northern or southern hemisphere is most inclined '''away''' from the sun. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Winter Solstice

winter flowering cherry
winter hazel
winter heath
winter heliotrope
winter itch
winter jasmine
winter melon
winter melon vine
winter mushroom
winter purslane
winter rat
winter rose
winter savory
winter savoury
winter sleep
winter solstice (current term)
winter solstices
winter sport
winter squash
winter squash plant
winter squashes
winter storm
winter sweet
winter swimmer
winter swimmers
winter urn
winter vomiting disease
winter warmer
winter worm
winter wren

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