Arctic vs cold as ice

Arctic

adj
  • Extremely cold, snowy, or having other properties of extreme winter associated with the Arctic. 

  • Pertaining to the northern polar region of the planet, characterised by extreme cold and an icy landscape. 

  • Pertaining to the celestial north pole, or to the pole star. 

  • Designed for use in very cold conditions. 

noun
  • Any of various butterflies of the genus Oeneis. 

  • A warm waterproof overshoe. 

name
  • The region of the Earth above the Arctic Circle, containing the North Pole. 

cold as ice

adj
  • Very cold. 

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