chionophile

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any animal or plant that thrives in winter conditions, especially one that thrives in snow.

/kaɪˈɒnəfaɪl/

chionophile chionophiles

From Ancient Greek χιών (khiṓn, “snow”) + -phile (lover).

chionophobe

chionophilous

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