banquise

French

Etymology

From a Scandinavian language. Compare Norwegian pakkis, Danish pakis, Swedish packis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɑ̃.kiz/

Noun

banquise f (plural banquises)

  1. (geography) pack ice, ice floe; ice field

Further reading

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