Meaning
A conical mound of earth with an ice core caused by permafrost uplift, particularly if lasting more than a year.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From Greenlandic pingu or Inuktitut pingu (“hummock, small hill”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.