floe
English
editEtymology
editEarly 19th century. Probably from Norwegian Nynorsk flo (“layer, slab”), from Old Norse fló (“layer”).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editfloe (plural floes)
Derived terms
editTranslations
edita low, flat mass of floating ice
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edit- American Heritage Dictionary
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