nival

nival (relating to snow)

English translations

  1. 01

    snowy

  2. 02

    nival

  3. 03

    snowy

Word details

German meaning
Zum Schnee gehörig, in Schneegebieten vorkommend.
English meaning
Nival
Synonym
Schnee-
German example
Die nivalen Pflanzen sind an das Leben im Schnee angepasst.
English example
Nival plants are adapted to life in the snow.

Example sentences with “nival”

  1. Die nivale Zone liegt oberhalb der Baumgrenze. (The nival zone is located above the treeline.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'nival' a standard word?

It is a technical term in geography and biology.