floe
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Early 19th century. Probably from Norwegian Nynorsk flo (“layer, slab”), from Old Norse fló (“layer”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
floe (plural floes)
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
a low, flat mass of floating ice
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References[edit]
- American Heritage Dictionary
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- English terms derived from Old Norse
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- Rhymes:English/əʊ
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- en:Ice