Definitions
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Colure.
Colure - as a noun
Either of two great circles (meridians) that intersect at the poles and either the equinoxes or solstices.
Example Sentences
"The celestial sphere is defined by two perpendicular colures, the celestial equator and the celestial meridian."
"The alignment of the sun directly overhead on the colure is known as the culmination."
"The colures mark the crossing points of the celestial equator and the ecliptic."
"To determine the position of stars, astronomers use the reference colure of the celestial sphere."
"Centuries ago, navigators relied on the colure to determine their latitude while at sea."
Word Game Points
Is COLURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, colure is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COLURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is COLURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, colure is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOLURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is COLURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, colure is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOLURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
