Snowflakes: meaning, definitions and examples
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snowflakes
[ ˈsnəʊfleɪk ]
weather
Ice crystals that fall as snow. Each snowflake is unique in shape and form.
Synonyms
snow crystals.
Examples of usage
- Look at the snowflakes falling from the sky.
- Every snowflake is different.
art
A decorative design resembling a snowflake, often used in winter-themed decorations.
Synonyms
snowflake design, snowflake pattern.
Examples of usage
- She created beautiful snowflakes out of paper.
- The snowflake pattern was featured on the holiday cards.
Translations
Translations of the word "snowflakes" in other languages:
🇵🇹 flocos de neve
🇮🇳 हिमपात
🇩🇪 Schneeflocken
🇮🇩 kepingan salju
🇺🇦 сніжинки
🇵🇱 płatki śniegu
🇯🇵 雪の結晶
🇫🇷 flocons de neige
🇪🇸 copos de nieve
🇹🇷 kar taneleri
🇰🇷 눈송이
🇸🇦 رقاقات الثلج
🇨🇿 sněhové vločky
🇸🇰 snehové vločky
🇨🇳 雪花
🇸🇮 snežinke
🇮🇸 snjókorn
🇰🇿 қар ұлпалары
🇬🇪 თოვლის ფანტელები
🇦🇿 qar dənəcikləri
🇲🇽 copos de nieve
Etymology
The term 'snowflake' dates back to the 14th century, with 'snow' referring to frozen precipitation and 'flake' indicating a small, thin piece. Snowflakes have fascinated people for centuries due to their unique and intricate designs, with each one forming as a result of specific atmospheric conditions. In modern times, 'snowflake' is often used metaphorically to describe someone as delicate or unique.