Definitions for polynya

polynya po·lyn·ya

Spelling: [puh-lin-yuh]
IPA: /pəˈlɪn yə/

Polynya is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 89 anagrams from letters in polynya (alnopyy).

Definitions for polynya

noun

  1. an area of unfrozen sea water surrounded by ice.

Origin of polynya

1850-55; Russian polyn'yá, Old Russian polynĭi equivalent to pol(ŭ) empty, open + -ynĭi noun suffix

Word Value for polynya
Scrable

15

Words with friends

16

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