bergschrund

berg·schrund

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [berk-shroo nt]
- /ˈbɛrk ʃrʊnt/
- /bˈɜːɡʃrʌnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [berk-shroo nt]
- /ˈbɛrk ʃrʊnt/

Definitions of bergschrund word

noun bergschrund a crevasse at the head of a glacier 3
noun bergschrund a type of glacial crevasse that separates the moving ice and snow from the snowfield at the top of a mountain valley 3
noun bergschrund a crevasse, or series of crevasses, at the upper end of a mountain glacier. 1
noun bergschrund Alternative form of bergshrund. 0

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Origin of bergschrund

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < German (Berg mountain + Schrunde crevice)

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Parts of speech for Bergschrund

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bergschrund popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for bergschrund

noun bergschrund

crevasse — A crevasse is a large, deep crack in thick ice or rock.

Just one Synonym for bergschrund