wintertides

/ˈwɪntərˌtaɪdz/
noun
  1. Plural of wintertide; multiple winter seasons or periods of winter.
    • The family had survived countless wintertides in their mountain cabin.
    • The old tales spoke of harsh wintertides that tested the people's strength.
    • Over many wintertides, the glacier slowly carved the valley.
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