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bergschrund

Pronunciation: /ˈbəːgʃrʊnd/

Definition of bergschrund

noun

  • a crevasse at the junction of a glacier or snowfield with a steep upper slope.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from German, from Berg 'mountain' + Schrund 'crevice'

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