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snowMain Entry: 1snow Pronunciation: \ˈsnō\ Function: noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English, from Old English snāw; akin to Old High German snēo snow, Latin niv-, nix, Greek nipha (accusative) Date: before 12th century 1 a : precipitation in the form of small white ice crystals formed directly from the water vapor of the air at a temperature of less than 32°F (0°C) b (1) : a descent or shower of snow crystals (2) : a mass of fallen snow crystals — snow·less \-ləs\ adjective
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