English edit

Etymology edit

Attested since 1865-70. From New Latin. The first element is from Ancient Greek ἄρκτος (árktos) (see Arctic), the second from γαῖᾰ (gaîa, land, earth).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˌɑɹk təˈdʒi ə/

Adjective edit

arctogaeal (not comparable)

  1. (biogeography) Of or relating to the Arctogea, a biogeographical division comprising the Holarctic and Paleotropical regions.

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