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summer solstice

–noun Astronomy.
the solstice on or about June 21st that marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Origin:
1540–50
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summer solstice  
n.  In the Northern Hemisphere, the solstice that occurs on or about June 21.
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summer solstice   (sŭm'ər)  Pronunciation Key 
See under solstice.
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