floe

See also: flø and fløe

English

Etymology

Early 19th century. Probably from Norwegian Nynorsk flo (layer, slab), from Old Norse fló (layer).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /fləʊ/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • (General American) IPA(key): /floʊ/
  • Homophones: flow, Flo
  • Rhymes: -əʊ

Noun

floe (plural floes)

  1. A low, flat mass of floating ice.
    Synonym: ice floe

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References

  • American Heritage Dictionary

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