neve Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the upper part of a glacier (beyond the limit of perpetual snow) where the snow turns to ice

WordNet

Né`vé" noun (Also<
  • Neve
  • Névé
)
Etymology
F., fr. nix, nivis, snow.
Definitions
  1. (Geol.) The upper part of a glacier, above the limit or perpetual snow. See Galcier.

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