adj.
Pronunciation: säl- ' sti-sh ə l, s ō l-, so ̇ l-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English solsticial, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin solstitialis, from solstitium
Date: 14th century
1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of a solstice and especially the summer solstice
2 : happening or appearing at or associated with a solstice