polynya
(noun) a stretch of open water surrounded by ice (especially in Arctic seas)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
polynya (plural polynyas or polynyi) (rare)
(hydrology, oceanography) A naturally formed area of open water surrounded by sea ice, especially in the Arctic. [from mid 19th c.]
Synonym: glade
Source: Wiktionary
1 July 2025
(noun) the state of being a slave; “So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity”--Shakespeare
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
