stalactite
English
Group of stalactites in Brazil.
Etymology
From New Latin stalactites, from Ancient Greek σταλακτός (stalaktós, “dripping”).
Noun
stalactite (plural stalactites)
Related terms
Translations
mineral deposit hanging from the roof of a cave
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French
Etymology
Borrowed from New Latin stalactites, from Ancient Greek σταλακτός (stalaktós).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /sta.lak.tit/
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References
- “stalactite” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).
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