"vertic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adjective|-}} vertic (not comparable)
  1. (poetic) Vertical; hence specifically radiating from above. Tags: not-comparable, poetic
    Sense id: en-vertic-en-adj-OxR0rrP9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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