Baltic

/ˈbɔːltɪk/ adjective

Definition

relating to the Baltic Sea or the Baltic states; extremely cold

Etymology

From Medieval Latin Balticus, possibly from Lithuanian baltas meaning 'white'

Kelly Says

The Baltic Sea got its name from the white foam of its waves, and now we use 'baltic' in British slang to mean freezing cold!

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