icicle

English

/ˈʌɪsəkəl/, /ˈaɪs.ɪkl̩/

noun
Definitions
  • A drooping, tapering shape of ice.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English isykle compound from English ice (noun) + English ickle.

Origin

English

ickle

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