El glaciar
Example: El glaciar es molt gran i es fon lentament.
Definition
"El glaciar" refers to a large, slow-moving mass of ice formed from compacted snow that persists over many years. It slowly deforms and flows due to gravity, often found in mountainous regions or near the poles, shaping the landscape as it melts or advances.
Etymology
The term "el glaciar" comes from the Latin word 'glacies,' meaning ice. It entered Catalan likely through French influence, where 'glacier' denotes the same icy formation. Did you know? The word reflects the ancient fascination with ice, crucial for understanding Earth's changing climate.
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"El glaciar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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