Neve

/ˈnɛv/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A type of granular snow that has undergone metamorphosis from fresh snow into firn or glacier ice.

The climbers trekked across the neve at the glacier's edge.

The upper layer of a snowpack, consisting of compacted snow that has not yet turned into ice.

The ski resort's opening was delayed due to insufficient neve on the slopes.

verb

To deal with or act regarding snowy conditions (rare and mostly poetic use).

They would neve the paths to ensure safe passage during the winter.

From the Italian word 'neve', meaning snow.

neve line

The boundary above which snow persists throughout the year.

neve cover

Refers to the depth and area of snow cover on the ground.

glacier

A large mass of ice formed from compacted snow.

firn

Granular snow that is a transitional state between snow and glacial ice.

Cool or great.

That new ski resort is neve!

Impressive or appealing.

That view from the summit was totally neve!