English Explanatory Dictionary

floe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A low, flat mass of floating ice.

Pronunciation

/fləʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-floe.wav /floʊ/

Word forms

floe floes

Etymology

Early 19th century. Probably from Norwegian Nynorsk flo (“layer, slab”), from Old Norse fló (“layer”).

Synonyms

ice floe

Derived words

floeberg floe rat icefloe
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