GEODE


Meaning of GEODE in English

[ 'dʒi:əʊd ]

■ noun a small cavity in rock lined with crystals or other mineral matter.

↘a rock containing such a cavity.

Derivatives

geodic dʒi:'ɒdɪk adjective

Origin

C17: via L. from Gk geōdēs 'earthy'.

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