thule

/θjuːl/ or /ˈθjuːli/ or /θjuːlə/

Definitions

1. noun

a mythical place in northernmost Europe, beyond the known world, or a place of extreme cold and isolation.

“The explorer sought to reach the fabled Thule, said to be the ultimate destination of the ancient Vikings.”

Synonyms

  • ice sheet
  • tundras
  • ulster

Antonyms

  • desert
  • tropics