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pogonip

pogonip

1 9.9
A thick icy fog that forms in very cold valleys and coats trees and fences
  • noun
  • /ˈpōgəˌnip/
  • Archaic
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  • Have you ever seen a pogonip before?

Examples

  • As we drove through the mountains, the pogonip made it difficult to see the road ahead.

  • Travelers were stranded due to sudden pogonip that reduced visibility to almost zero.

  • A thick pogonip blanketed the valley, coating trees and fences with a layer of frost.

  • Early settlers in the Great Basin region often warned newcomers about the dangerous pogonip that could sneak in overnight.

  • The pogonip covered the valley this morning.

  • In winter, a thick pogonip settled over the valley, creating an eerie and beautiful landscape.

  • The hikers were cautious, knowing that pogonip could form suddenly in the cold mornings.

Synonyms

ice fog
vspogonip
  • UK
1 7.3

A thick mist of tiny ice crystals that makes it hard to see in very cold weather

is specifically tied to valleys during very cold winter weather
frost mist
vspogonip
  • UK
6.8

A thin fog made of tiny pieces of ice in very cold air

is denser and forms in valleys rather than as a thin layer
snow mist
vspogonip
  • UK
6.4

A thin cloud of tiny ice crystals in the air that reduces visibility

is much denser and tied to cold valley air not a light layer

Surface Forms

pogonip singular
pogonips plural

Etymology

Pogonip comes from a Shoshone Native American word that meant 'frozen mist' or 'ice'. That's why a pogonip today is a very cold, icy fog that leaves tiny ice particles in the air and coats the ground and trees.