permafrost
per·ma·frost
noun \ˈpər-mə-ˌfrȯst\Definition of PERMAFROST
: a permanently frozen layer at variable depth below the surface in frigid regions of a planet (as earth)
Origin of PERMAFROST
permanent + frost
First Known Use: 1943
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