Definition of "gelid" [gel•id]

• Very cold; icy: gelid ocean waters. See Synonyms at cold. (adjective)

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• "According to the company, the name comes from "The English word" gelid "[which] is derived from the Latin word" gelidus "(extremely cold, icy).""
• "The English word "gelid" is derived from the Latin word "gelidus" (extremely"
• "The door shut, lifting dust into the gelid flaming moon."