English Explanatory Dictionary

alvar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A limestone pavement.

Word forms

alvar alvars

Etymology

From Swedish alvar (“alvar”), from alv (“subsoil”). Possibly related to Old High German Alp (“alpine pasture; alp”).

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