What does PINGO mean?

Heres the dictionary-style entry for "pingo": pingo

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: A mound of earth-covered ice found in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions.

Pronunciation: US: /ˈpɪŋɡoʊ/, UK: /ˈpɪŋɡəʊ/

Origin and Usage: The word "pingo" comes from the Inuvialuktun language, spoken in the western Canadian Arctic. Pingos are formed when groundwater freezes and pushes up a mound of soil and ice. They are found in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions, and are an important feature of permafrost landscapes. The word "pingo" has been used in English since the 1940s.

Synonyms: ice mound, hydrolaccolith, frost mound

Related Words: frost, mound, icecap, glacier, delta

Example Sentences:

• The researchers studied the pingos in the area to learn more about permafrost dynamics.
• As the climate warms, many pingos are melting, which can cause instability in the landscape.
• The Inuvialuit people have long known about pingos and have stories and legends about their origins.