polynya

About 0.03 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A naturally formed transient area of open water surrounded by sea ice, especially in polar or subpolar seas. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

Similar words

polygonboden watersky playa subnivium field ice polar desert pogonip ice-out north water ice cap

Often followed by

in is and was during area region on formation

Word family

polynyas polynyi