Definitions for polynyas

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polynyas po·lyn·ya

Spelling: [puh-lin-yuh]

IPA: /pəˈlɪn yə/

Polynyas is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 180 anagrams from letters in polynyas (alnopsyy).

Definitions for polynyas

noun

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

Origin of polynyas

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