A pogonip is a weather phenomenon characterized by a dense fog that occurs in cold, humid conditions, often seen in mountainous areas. It forms when water vapor condenses and freezes, creating a frosty, icy fog that can obscure visibility and coat surfaces with frost. Pogonips are particularly common in the western United States, especially in valleys and canyons during winter. The name originates from a Native American term used by the Shoshone people.
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The Shoshone Indians referred to pogonip as "pogonip" itself, which means "cloud" or "fog" in their language. This term describes the cold, dense fog that occurs in winter, often associated with freezing temperatures and moisture. The word reflects the natural phenomena experienced in the regions they inhabited.
Well, "Pogonip" is one. the Native Americans called frozen fog "Pogonip", and believed it caused pneumonia, but the cold, damp weather associated with frozen fog probably weakened resistance among the old and feeble, and made them easily subject to pneumonia. Pogonip does not cause it directly, though.
Nippy has a few different meanings other than this one, presumably related to chilly weather. I'm going to offer a ''possible'' origin for this weather usage, and I want someone who knows to strike this if it is wrong. The pogonip is a form of dense fog that contains particles of frozen water. Pogonip is a native American word possibly originating in the Southern Paiute language. Some sources say it comes from the Shoshone word meaning "cloud" (payinappih). The pogonip can form in deep mountain valleys, and it can be unpleasant, if not hazardous to breathe. I could easily see a connection between the pogonip and the expression "It's nippy".The linked Online Etymology Dictionary indicates that this weather related useage goes back to 1898, but does not name the primary source for this date.
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According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern ----NIP. That is, seven letter words with 5th letter N and 6th letter I and 7th letter P. In alphabetical order, they are: parsnip pogonip
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern ---O-IP. That is, seven letter words with 4th letter O and 6th letter I and 7th letter P. In alphabetical order, they are: pogonip
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern ---ON-P. That is, seven letter words with 4th letter O and 5th letter N and 7th letter P. In alphabetical order, they are: pogonip
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 5 words with the pattern P----IP. That is, seven letter words with 1st letter P and 6th letter I and 7th letter P. In alphabetical order, they are: palship parsnip payslip pogonip preship
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern ---ONIP. That is, seven letter words with 4th letter O and 5th letter N and 6th letter I and 7th letter P. In alphabetical order, they are: pogonip
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern PO---IP. That is, seven letter words with 1st letter P and 2nd letter O and 6th letter I and 7th letter P. In alphabetical order, they are: pogonip
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern -O-ON-P. That is, seven letter words with 2nd letter O and 4th letter O and 5th letter N and 7th letter P. In alphabetical order, they are: pogonip