細さい氷ひょう

noun

ice crystals; diamond dust

Meteorological term for tiny ice crystals suspended in the air, often seen in very cold weather. Also known as diamond dust.

• 厳げん冬とう期きの朝あさ、細さい氷ひょうがキラキラと輝かがやいていた。

  On a midwinter morning, diamond dust glittered in the air.