Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hiems
noun
/ˈhiːɛms/
Definition
A term used in classical Latin referring to winter.
Examples
- Hiems is often depicted in art as a time of silence and stillness.
- The ancient Romans celebrated festivals to usher in the end of hiems.
- Animals prepare to endure hiems by storing food and finding shelter.
Meaning
In Latin, ‘hiems’ signifies the season of winter, often associated with cold weather and the dormancy of nature.
Synonyms
- winter
- cold season
- hibernal period
