hoarfrost

Meanings

• noun

  A type of frost that forms on the outside of objects when the temperature is below freezing and the humidity is low. It forms in thin, flat, white plates.

  - "The trees were covered in hoarfrost."
  - "The hoarfrost on the window made the room look like a winter wonderland."

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Variants

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hoarfrost , hoarfrosts

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Etymology

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From Old English hār, meaning 'hoary, gray,' and frost, meaning 'frost.'

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Trivia

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1. Hoarfrost is also known as 'beard frost' or 'frost beard.'

2. The word hoarfrost is often used interchangeably with the term 'rime.' However, rime refers specifically to the ice that forms on the underside of objects, while hoarfrost forms on the outside.

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1. rime ice: A type of frost similar to hoarfrost, but it forms on the underside of objects, such as tree branches, and appears as long, icicle-like formations.

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Culture

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In literature, hoarfrost is often used to describe the winter landscape and the stillness and quiet that comes with it. In art, it is a common subject for winter scenes and still lifes. In music, it is mentioned in songs about winter and the beauty of the natural world.

How to Memorize "hoarfrost"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a winter scene with trees or branches covered in thin, flat, white plates of frost. Try to visualize the texture and appearance of the hoarfrost.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word hoarfrost with the winter season and the stillness and quiet that comes with it. Think of winter scenes and the beauty of the natural world.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating hoarfrost with the words 'hoary frost.' This can help you remember the definition and pronunciation of the word.

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