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Apricity and Other Rare Wintry Words
Apricity and Other Rare Wintry Words
Hiemal, brumation, & rare wintry words
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“Subnivean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subnivean. Accessed 18 Feb. 2020.
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