Geests

/ɡiːsts/ noun

Definition

Plural of geest; multiple formations or deposits of glacial sandy and gravelly material.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'geest,' adding -s to create the plural form for multiple glacial deposits.

Kelly Says

Northern European landscapes are scattered with 'geests'—plural, because glaciers don't just leave one deposit but multiple ridges and formations that completely reshape the terrain.

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