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nadir

na·dir

UK/ˈneɪˌdɪə(ɹ)/ US/ˈnæd.ɪə(ɹ)/ uncommon archaic

noun

1.
2.

the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

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Origin

Unknown. It has been suggested that it is from Arabic نَزِير (nazīr, “rare, trivial”), but if it is Arabic, perhaps more likely would be نَذِير (naḏīr, “auspicious, boding well (?)”). Represents the word 'rare' in Hebrew.

Phrases

  • zenith -

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