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Kind of alpine avalanche? (8)

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snowdrop

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(Other definitions for snowdrop that I've seen before include "Winter bloomer" , "Bulbous plant that flowers in early spring" , "White-flowered plant (Galanthus nivalis)" , "Late winter flower" , "Spring bloom" .)

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