brinicle en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈbɹaɪnɪkəl/
Etymology
Blend of brine + icicle, though given that icicle is a pleonastic compound of ice + ickle, brinicle could be surface-analysed as brine + ickle.
Meanings
- A formation of frozen brine, occurring beneath sea ice and analogous to a stalactite.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| brinicles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |