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caldera

Syllabification: (cal·de·ra)
Pronunciation: /kalˈderə, kôl-, -ˈdi(ə)rə/
Definition of caldera

noun

  • a large volcanic crater, typically one formed by a major eruption leading to the collapse of the mouth of the volcano.

Origin:

late 17th century: from Spanish, from late Latin caldaria 'boiling pot'

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