amphigean

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English

Etymology

From amphi- +‎ Ancient Greek γῆ () +‎ -an. Compare hypogean and epigean.

Adjective

amphigean (not comparable)

  1. (archaic) Extending over all the zones of the Earth, from the tropics to the poles.
    amphigean species

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