amphigean

English

Etymology

From amphi- +‎ Ancient Greek γῆ (gê) +‎ -an. Compare hypogean and epigean.

Adjective

amphigean (not comparable)

  1. (archaic) Extending over all the zones of the Earth, from the tropics to the poles[19th century].
    amphigean species

References

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