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Tropic of Cancer

Description:

The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line located at approximately 23.5 degrees north of the equator. It is the northernmost latitude at which the sun can be directly overhead, resulting in the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer solstice.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A celestial latitude marking the northern boundary of the tropics.
2. A novel written by Henry Miller in 1934.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The Tropic of Cancer lies parallel to the equator.
2. The Tropic of Cancer divides the tropic zone from the rest of the Earth.

Noun (Book):

1. I enjoyed reading Tropic of Cancer; it gave me a unique perspective on life.
2. Many consider Tropic of Cancer a controversial literary masterpiece.

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