SPELUNKING


Meaning of SPELUNKING in English

[ spɪ'lʌŋkɪŋ ]

■ noun N. Amer. the exploration of caves, especially as a hobby.

Derivatives

spelunker noun

Origin

1940s: from obs. spelunk 'cave' (from L. spelunca ).

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