horse-latitudes

A form of horse latitudes — The warm, subtropical bands which encircle the globe between approximately 30 and 35 degrees both north and south of the Equator, characterized by high atmospheric pressure and dry variable winds ranging from calm to light.

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nounhorse-latitudes pl (plural only)
  1. alternativepluralplural onlyAlternative form of horse latitudes.
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