This is the 7051st most frequent Dutch word.
arctische
"Arctische" means "Arctic" or "related to the Arctic region."
Refers to the origin of the wind as coming from the Arctic region.
De arctische wind waait sterk over de ijzige vlakten.
The arctic wind blows strongly over the icy plains.
Used as an adjective describing the geographical origin of the animals.
Arctische dieren hebben zich aangepast aan extreme kou.
Arctic animals have adapted to extreme cold.
Here, it characterizes the nature of the landscape relating to the Arctic region.