snowflake

A noun referring to a single crystal of snow, often with a delicate, hexagonal structure.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das ein einzelnes Schneekristall bezeichnet, oft mit zarter sechseckiger Struktur; umgangssprachlich auch eine leicht verletzliche oder überempfindliche Person.

1. Crystal of snow A1 formal

   A single, delicate ice crystal that falls from the sky as snow.

   • Each snowflake has a unique and intricate shape.
   • The children caught snowflakes on their tongues.
   • A single snowflake landed on her nose.

   🇩🇪Schneeflocke

   Synonyme: flake

2. White Arctic bunting C1 formal

   A small bird species (Plectrophenax nivalis) found in Arctic regions, known for its white plumage.

   • The snowflake is a common sight in the tundra during summer.
   • We spotted a flock of snowflakes near the rocky shore.
   • The snowflake's white feathers help it blend into the snowy landscape.

   🇩🇪Schneeammer

   Synonyme: snow buntingsnowbird

• snowflakes plural form
• snowflakes' possessive plural form
• snowflake's possessive singular form