floe

floe

noun \ˈflō\

Definition of FLOE

1

: floating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water

2

: ice floe

Origin of FLOE

probably from Norwegian flo flat layer

First Known Use: 1817

Other Oceanography Terms

littoral, sound

Rhymes with FLOE

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