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glacier

Pronunciation: /ˈglasɪə, ˈgleɪsɪə/
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Definition of glacier

noun

  • a slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from French, from glace 'ice', based on Latin glacies

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