snowcap

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Noun snowcap has 1 sense

snowcap - a covering of snow (as on a mountain peak)
--₁ is a kind of covering, natural covering, cover

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Snowcap

Noun

Sense 1:

A white or light-colored cap of snow covering a mountain peak.

Example sentence: The mountaineers were thrilled to reach the summit and see the snowcap sparkling in the sunlight.

Sense 2:

An evergreen shrub (Symphoricarpos albus) native to western North America, producing small white or pinkish flowers and white berries.

Example sentence: The snowcap is an attractive addition to any garden due to its delicate flowers and bright white berries.

Verb

Sense 1:

To cover or be covered with a cap of snow.

Example sentence: The entire city was snowcapped overnight, creating a picturesque winter scene.