pingo Meaning & Definition
/ˈpɪŋ.ɡəʊ/
What Does Pingo Mean?
Pingo is used as a noun meaning A conical mound of earth with an ice core caused by permafrost uplift, particularly if lasting more than a year.
Word Facts for Pingo
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈpɪŋ.ɡəʊ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | pingoes |
Pingo Definition (Noun)
- A conical mound of earth with an ice core caused by permafrost uplift, particularly if lasting more than a year.
Noun
- A flexible pole supported on one shoulder, with a load suspended from each end.
- A measure of weight equivalent to that which can be carried using a pingo, equal to around 25 kilograms (55 lbs).
Synonyms of Pingo
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Pingo synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Pingo
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Pingo in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
pingo (plural pingoes or pingos)
Words That Rhyme With Pingo
Origin of Pingo
Origin 1: From Greenlandic pingu or Inuktitut pingu (“hummock, small hill”).
Origin 2: Apparently from Sinhalese [Term?] (?),[1] but the word has not yet been identified.
Pingo Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of pingo is //ˈpɪŋ.ɡəʊ//, spoken in 1 syllable.