horse latitudes

plural noun

: either of two belts or regions in the neighborhood of 30° N and 30° S latitude characterized by high pressure, calms, and light variable winds

Word History

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

horse latitudes

plural noun

: either of two regions in the neighborhoods of 30° north and 30° south latitude having high pressure, calms, and light changeable winds