algific

Definitions

Very cold; covered in ice or cold air.

Examples

“Hail, New Year's morn, we welcome⟳ thee, With all thy splendid show⟳ Of ice and snow⟳ and driving storm, Much longer known than thou! Thou need'st not think⟳ to frighten⟳ us With thy algific train⟳; We know⟳ too well their fickleness To think⟳ they'll long remain⟳.”

“Many algific slopes have⟳ cold microclimates throughout the summer. , even on the warmest days.”

“Maintaining these plants and animals as viable members of Iowa's flora and fauna will require⟳ protection of their unique algific habitat.”

“Sinkholes are crucial to cold air flow⟳ on algific talus slopes.”

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