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spelunking

Syllabification: (spe·lunk·ing)
Pronunciation: /spiˈləNGkiNG/

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Definition of spelunking

noun

  • the exploration of caves, especially as a hobby.

Derivatives

spelunker

Pronunciation: /-kər/

noun

Origin:

1940s: from obsolete spelunk 'cave' (from Latin spelunca) + -ing1

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