- spelunk
- spelunk (n.) "cave, cavern," c.1300, from O.Fr. spelonque or directly from L. spelunca "a cave, cavern, grotto," from Gk. spelynx (gen. spelyngos). An adjective, speluncar "of a cave" is recorded from 1855.
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spelunk — verb /spɨˈlʌŋk,spiːˈlʌŋk/ To explore caves … Wiktionary
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speleological — adjective a) Pertaining to the exploration of caves; speleology. b) Concerning the study of caves. See Also: speleology, spelunk … Wiktionary
speleology — noun a) The scientific study of caves. b) The recreational activity of exploring caves. See Also: speleological, spelunk … Wiktionary
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grotto — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. cave, cavern; bower; crypt, vault; spelunk See concavity, receptacle. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. cavern, cave, hollow; see hole 3 . III (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) n. cavern. see cave IV (Roget s… … English dictionary for students
