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horse latitudes
either of two belts over the oceans at c. 30° - 35° north and south latitude, characterized by calms, light wind, high barometric pressure, and hot, dry weather
Etymology: said to be so named because sailing vessels transporting horses to the West Indies often had to throw horses overboard because of water shortages resulting from delays while becalmed
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