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hoarfrost

hoarfrost

noun hoar·frost \ˈhȯr-ˌfrȯst\

Definition of HOARFROST

: frost 1b

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Examples of HOARFROST

<the hoarfrost formed a delicate swirly pattern on the window>

First Known Use of HOARFROST

14th century

Related to HOARFROST

Synonyms: hoar, frost, rime

Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, squall, zephyr

Rhymes with HOARFROST

accost, at cost, defrost, exhaust, Jack Frost, prime cost, star-crossed

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