Blitzeis

German (Berlin)

/ˈblɪtsʔaɪ̯s/

noun
Definitions
  • A coating of ice, caused by a downpour of freezing rain, that forms rapidly on exposed surfaces; black ice.

Etymology

Affix from German Blitz (lightning) + German Eis (ice).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Eis

Gloss

ice

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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