A geleira
Example: A geleira está derretendo por causa do calor.
Definition
"A geleira" refers to a large mass of ice that forms over many years from compacted snow and moves slowly downhill or outward. It is commonly found in cold regions and plays a crucial role in Earth's climate and sea levels.
Etymology
The word "a geleira" comes from the Portuguese language, derived from 'gelo' meaning ice, combined with the suffix '-eira' indicating a place or thing related to ice. Did you know that "geleira" literally means 'ice place' or 'ice maker'?
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