— nadiral , adj.
/nay"deuhr, nay"dear/ , n.
1. Astron. the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath a given position or observer and diametrically opposite the zenith.
2. Astrol. the point of a horoscope opposite the midheaven: the cusp of the fourth house.
3. the lowest point; point of greatest adversity or despair.
[ 1350-1400; ME nazir over against, opposite to (the zenith) ]
Syn. 3. bottom, floor, foot, depths.