sastruga


sas·tru·ga

noun
\ˈsas-trə-gə, ˈsäs-; ˌsas-ˈtrü-gə, ˌsäs-\
plural sas·tru·gi\-(ˌ)gē\

Definition of SASTRUGA

: a wavelike ridge of hard snow formed by the wind —usually used in plural

Origin of SASTRUGA

German, from Russian dialect (Siberia) zastruga
First Known Use: 1840

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