icecap

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A form of ice cap — A permanent expanse of ice encompassing a large geographical area, as for example in Earth's polar zones (polar ice) or at high elevation.

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nounicecap (plural icecaps)

plural icecaps

  1. alternativeAlternative form of ice cap.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna mass of ice and snow that permanently covers a large area of land (e.g., the polar regions or a mountain peak)

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ice mass
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APA

icecap. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/icecap

MLA

“icecap.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/icecap. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “icecap,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/icecap.

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