Over 100 words for snow?

Wed Feb 11 18:56:28 UTC 2009

On Feb 11, 2009, at 8:01 AM, Joel S. Berson wrote:

> What is the current best opinion on whether "the Eskimos ... have
> over a hundred words for snow"? ...

the number varies a lot from source to source.  i'm not sure what to
top number is, but it's definitely over 100.

arnold

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