English Explanatory Dictionary

ice stupa

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rough cone of ice created by spraying piped water into the air in freezing conditions, used to store water in a form that allows gradual release over an extended time.

Word forms

ice stupa ice stupas

Etymology

A cone of ice that is reminiscent of the shape of a stupa.

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