Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
geleira
noun
/ʒeˈleɪ.ɹə/
Definition
A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land, usually found in polar regions or high mountains.
Examples
- The Arctic has many beautiful geleiras that attract tourists.
- Scientists study geleiras to understand climate change.
- The geleira in Patagonia is one of the most famous in the world.
Meaning
A geleira is a natural formation of ice that accumulates over several years as snow compacts and turns into ice. It behaves like a river of ice, flowing slowly under its own weight.
Synonyms
- glacier
- ice cap
- ice field