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geode

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiːəʊd/
Definition of geode

noun

  • a small cavity in rock lined with crystals or other mineral matter.
  • a rock containing a geode.

Derivatives

geodic

Pronunciation: /dʒiːˈɒdɪk/
adjective

Origin:

late 17th century: via Latin from Greek geōdēs 'earthy', from 'earth'

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Definition of geode in the US English dictionary
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