The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ICEHOUSE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result ICEHOUSE
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What does ICEHOUSE mean?
ICEHOUSE noun- A deep cellar or outdoor building used for the storage of ice or snow; sometimes also used to store food at low temperature.
- An ice hockey rink.
- A cold state in global climate.