Bizes

/bɪˈzɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bize; multiple instances or occurrences of cold northerly winds in Alpine regions.

Etymology

Simple English pluralization of bize, adding the standard '-es' ending to the French loanword to form a count noun in English.

Kelly Says

Pluralizing weather words like 'bizes' or 'gales' shows that while weather seems continuous, people experience it as discrete events—different winds on different days!

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