Würm

noun

ˈvu̇(ə)rm,

ˈwu̇(ə)rm,

ˈwərm,

Ger ˈvᵫrm

plural -s

: the fourth and last stage of glaciation in Europe

Word History

Etymology

from Würm, lake in southern Germany

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