hominy snow

"Hominy snow" is a regional term from the Southern United States describing a specific type of snow with a unique texture.

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Definition

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(regional, informal)A type of snow that has a granular, icy texture similar to coarsely ground corn.

Example

  • After the storm, the ground was covered in hominy snow, making it difficult to walk.
  • The hominy snow crunched under their boots as they made their way down the path.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hominy snow":

watermelon snowwhite snowsnow upsnow creamsnow outwhite corn