névé
Americannoun
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granular snow accumulated on high mountains and subsequently compacted into glacial ice.
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a field of such snow.
noun
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Also called: firn. a mass of porous ice, formed from snow, that has not yet become frozen into glacier ice
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a snowfield at the head of a glacier that becomes transformed into ice
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The upper part of a glacier, consisting of hardened snow.
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The granular snow typically found in such a field.
Etymology
Origin of névé
1850–55; < Franco-Provençal < Vulgar Latin *nivātum, noun use of neuter of Latin nivātus snow-cooled, equivalent to niv- (stem of nix snow ) + -ātus -ate 1
Example Sentences
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Neve Campbell helped cement the legacy of the decades-old ‘Scream’ franchise before stepping away following a pay dispute.
From Los Angeles Times
The film moved forward with Neve Campbell returning to star and Williamson — the franchise creator — directing “Scream 7.”
From Los Angeles Times
Neve Campbell helped cement the “Scream” franchise’s legacy in the horror genre, which is why stepping away from the sixth movie was a difficult decision.
From Los Angeles Times
Scream 7 sees the return of Canadian actress Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott after she opted out of the previous instalment due to a salary dispute.
From Barron's
"All pupils at the location are safe and most have gone home," said Supt Neve, adding that the teacher is receiving medical treatment for their injuries.
From BBC
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