isocheim

noun

iso·​cheim

plural -s

: a line joining points on the earth's surface having the same mean winter temperature compare isothere

Word History

Etymology

probably modification (influenced by Greek cheimōn winter) of French isochimène, from is- + -chimène (from Greek cheimainein to be stormy, be winter); akin to Greek cheimōn winter

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