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- [si-rak; French sey-rak]
- /sɪˈræk; French seɪˈrak/
- /sˈerak/
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- [si-rak; French sey-rak]
- /sɪˈræk; French seɪˈrak/
Definitions of serac word
- noun plural serac a large irregularity of glacial ice, as a pinnacle found in glacial crevasses and formed by melting or movement of the ice. 1
- noun serac a pinnacle of ice among crevasses on a glacier, usually on a steep slope 0
- noun serac a pointed mass or pinnacle of ice in or near a crevasse of a glacier 0
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Origin of serac
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < French sérac kind of white cheese (compare Medieval Latin serācium), ultimately < Latin serum whey
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Parts of speech for Serac
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serac popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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