pingo: Word of the day for March 19, 2018
pingo , n :
(geomorphology) A conical mound of earth with an ice core caused by permafrost uplift, particularly if lasting more than a year. […] (Sri Lanka, dated) A flexible pole supported on one shoulder, with a load suspended from each end; a carrying pole or carrying yoke. (Sri Lanka, dated) A weight equivalent to that which can be carried using a pingo.
(geomorphology) A conical mound of earth with an ice core caused by permafrost uplift, particularly if lasting more than a year. […] (Sri Lanka, dated) A flexible pole supported on one shoulder, with a load suspended from each end; a carrying pole or carrying yoke. (Sri Lanka, dated) A weight equivalent to that which can be carried using a pingo.
