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helictite

Pronunciation: /hɛˈlɪktʌɪt/

Definition of helictite

noun

Geology
  • a distorted form of stalactite, typically resembling a twig.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek heliktos 'twisted', on the pattern of stalactite

helictite in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of helictite in the US English dictionary