nival
adjective
ni·val
\ˈnīvəl\
Definition of nival
: characterized by, abounding with, or living in or under snow : of or relating to a region of perennial snow nival flora nival climate
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Origin and Etymology of nival
Latin nivalis, from niv-, nix snow + -alis -al — more at snow
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