sol|sti|tial

sol|sti|tial
sol|sti|tial «sol STIHSH uhl», adjective.
1. of or having to do with a solstice: »

the solstitial heat being over now (W. H. Hudson).

2. happening at or near a solstice: »

solstitial rains.

3. that is like the climate of the summer solstice.
[< Latin sōlstitiālis < sōlstitium; see etym. under solstice (Cf.solstice)]

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