Associations to the word «Polynya»

Wiktionary

POLYNYA, noun. (hydrology) A naturally-formed area of open water surrounded by sea ice.

Dictionary definition

POLYNYA, noun. A stretch of open water surrounded by ice (especially in Arctic seas).

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley