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snowflake

/ˈsnəʊ.fleɪk/
Meanings
  • noun

    A small crystal of ice, formed from the freezing of water vapor in the air and falling gently to the ground.

    - "The snowflakes were dancing in the wind."
    - "The children stuck their tongues out to catch the first snowflakes of the season."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈsnoʊ.fleɪk/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with snowflake
snowplow , glowworm , showcase
Variants
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snowflake , snowflakes
Etymology
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From Old English snaw 'snow' and floc 'flock'.

Trivia
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  1. A single snowflake can have up to 200 branches.

  2. No two snowflakes are exactly alike.

  3. The world record for the largest snowflake on record was measured in Montana, USA, in 1887 and weighed 15.25 inches (38.7 centimeters) in diameter and 8 inches (20 centimeters) thick.

Related Concepts
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  1. Winter: Snowflakes are closely related to the winter season and the formation of snow.

  2. Meteorology: The study of snowflakes is an important aspect of meteorology, as they provide valuable information about weather patterns and atmospheric conditions.

Culture
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In many cultures, snowflakes are seen as symbols of purity and new beginnings, often associated with the winter season and Christmas.

How to Memorize "snowflake"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a single snowflake, its unique shape, and the way it gently falls from the sky.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'snowflake' with the feeling of winter and the sight of snow falling.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Snowflakes are white, twinkling bright' to remember the definition of a snowflake.

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