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scree

Syllabification: (scree)
Pronunciation: /skrē/

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Definition of scree

noun

  • a mass of small loose stones that form or cover a slope on a mountain.
  • a slope covered with small loose stones.

Origin:

early 18th century: probably a back-formation from the plural screes, from Old Norse skritha 'landslide'; related to skrítha 'glide'

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