"polary" meaning in English

See polary in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈpoʊləɹi/
Etymology: From pole + -ary. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pole|ary}} pole + -ary Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} polary (not comparable)
  1. (obsolete) Tending towards a pole. Tags: not-comparable, obsolete Synonyms: poleward, polewards Related terms: polar, polarity
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