{ ‖
As′ci-i
, As′cians
, }
[L.
ascii
, pl. of
ascius
, Gr. [GREEK] without shadow;
ἀ
priv. + [GREEK] shadow.]
Persons who, at certain times of the year, have no shadow at noon; – applied to the inhabitants of the torrid zone, who have, twice a year, a vertical sun.