Results: Seven Weather Words We Could Use In English

The other day, here in Caledon, Ontario we had a brief period of what the weather forecasters were calling "ice fog". Now, I know what fog is, and I know what ice is, so I assumed that ice fog was thick icy fog. My girlfriend suggested it be called "flice". OK, so I know that's not the best word, but how about some of these -- courtesy of The Weather Network? Hygge: Danish word for that feeling of cosiness and security that envelopes you when you are indoors with good food, good company, warmth and maybe a little candlelight, shielding you from the dark and cold outdoors like a womb.

Soare cu dinti: Romanian word meaning "sun with teeth," or brilliant sunshine but you also get the cold stabbing sensation of an unexpected wind and -20 degree C temperatures.

Utepils: Norwegian word technically means something like "beer that is enjoyed outside on a sunny day", though for some, the term has come to take on a special meaning come springtime.

Wintercearig: Old English word means something like "winter care" or "winter sorrow" for that deep, gnawing sadness brought on by the season, beyond simply feeling down.

Dreich: Scottish word for cold, wet and otherwise lousy weather, when the misery of the wetter seasons appears to warrant some special attention.

Zhaghzhagh: Persian word for when your teeth are chattering uncontrollably with cold (some translations also cover teeth chattering with fury, which would seem appropriate as well).

Gumusservi: Turkish word for moonlight shining on the water, which of course is a sight that if you see it, you'll never forget it. And it's the perfect image to end this survey.