hoar


2hoar

noun

Definition of HOAR

: frost 1b

Examples of HOAR

  1. <the hoar-covered meadow gleamed in the early-morning sun>

Origin of HOAR

Middle English hor hoariness, from hor, adjective
First Known Use: 1567

Related to HOAR

Synonyms: frost, hoarfrost, rime
Related Words: frostwork
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Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, squall, zephyr

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