winter

win*ter

noun

{bc}the season between autumn and spring comprising in the northern hemisphere usually the months of December, January, and February or as reckoned astronomically extending from the December solstice to the March equinox

winter

verb

{bc}to pass the winter

winter

adjective

{bc}of, relating to, or suitable for winter

winter aconite

noun

{bc}any of several low Eurasian perennial herbs (genus {it}Eranthis{/it}, especially {it}E. hyemalis{/it}) of the buttercup family with solitary yellow or white flowers which often bloom through the snow

winter crookneck

noun

{bc}any of several {d_link|winter squashes|winter squash} that have long recurved necks, usually smooth variously striped rinds, and are noted for their keeping qualities

winter flounder

noun

{bc}a rusty-brown flounder ({it}Pseudopleuronectes americanus{/it} of the family Pleuronectidae) of the northwestern Atlantic important as a market fish especially in winter

win*ter-kill

verb

{bc}to kill (a plant or part of a plant) by exposure to winter conditions

winter melon

noun

{bc}any of several muskmelons (such as a casaba or honeydew melon) that are fruits of a cultivated vine ({it}Cucumis melo indorus{/it})

winter quarters

noun

{bc}a winter residence or station (as of a military unit or a circus)

winter savory

noun

{bc}a perennial European mint ({it}Satureja montana{/it}) with leaves used for seasoning {dx}compare {dxt|summer savory||}{/dx}