dead of winter

Meanings

• Noun

  A period of time during winter when conditions are severe and harsh, with little or no vegetation and animals in a state of hibernation.

  - "The dead of winter is the harshest time in the Arctic."
  - "Surviving the dead of winter in the wilderness requires extensive preparation and knowledge."
  - "The snowfall during the dead of winter can reach several feet in some areas."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dead of winter
winter , thinner , quitter , mitten , hitter , bitten

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Variants

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dead of winter

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Etymology

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The term 'dead of winter' is believed to have originated from Old English 'deod', meaning 'dead' and 'winter'.

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Trivia

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1. The dead of winter is also known as 'midwinter' in some cultures.

2. The coldest temperature ever recorded during the dead of winter was -128.6°F (-89.8°C) in Antarctica.

3. The term 'dead of winter' is often used in weather forecasts to describe extreme winter conditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. hibernation: A state of dormancy in animals during winter, characterized by a significant drop in metabolic activity and body temperature.

2. winter solstice: The shortest day and longest night of the year, marking the end of winter and the beginning of longer days.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dead of winter' is often used to describe a bleak and desolate setting, as in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven'. In music, it is the title of a popular Christmas song by The Count Basie Orchestra.

How to Memorize "dead of winter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a frozen landscape with no vegetation, animals hibernating, and heavy snowfall.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'dead of winter' with the image of a frozen, desolate, and inhospitable environment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Deadly White Winter' to remember the term 'dead of winter'.

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