Winter's breath paints trees in white.
Meaning: The cold weather of winter covers the trees with a white layer of snow, making them look like they have been painted.
Choice of Words: Winter is the cold season, and breath is the air that is exhaled from the lungs. The verb paint means to apply a liquid or powder to a surface, while trees are tall woody plants. The color white is the lightest color.
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