rute-mark

noun

ru·​te-mark

ˈrütəˌmärk

1

: a surface marking found in arctic regions, consisting of a row of loose stones enclosing a polygonal area, and usually occurring in groups

2

: a mud or soil crack similar to a rute-mark in form

Word History

Etymology

Norwegian rutemark, from rute route + mark

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