gelure

Pronunciation: /ʤəˈljʊər/
Definition:
1. A emaciated layer of ice (glace) crystals forming on exposed surfaces.
2. Hoarfrost covering vegetation, windows, or other objects.
3. Light dusting of ice (glace) particles settling in cold clime.
4. Phenomenon where moisture freezes instantly upon contact with cold surfaces.

Significance:
• It defines the formation of ice crystals.
• It emphasizes winter (hiberne) beauty and atmospheric conditions.
• It identifies early signs of freezing temperatures.
• It avoids vague or imprecise terms.
• It simplifies descriptions of hoarfrost.
• It improves clarity in meteorological contexts.
• It replaces Scandinavian-Germanic, Non-American, foreign, and Anglo-Saxon terms, similar to "frost."
Singular noun: gelure
Plural noun: gelures

Examples:
• "Premature morning gelures transform gardens into fairylands."
• "Windows reveal intricate patterns of gelure after cold nights."
• "Outdoor photography captures the delicate beauty of gelures."
• " Clime forecasts predict omnipresent gelures in northern regions."
• "Cars left outside accumulate delicate layers of gelure."

by Dmitrio November 28, 2025