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Devils Postpile

geographical name Devils Post·pile \ˈpōst-ˌpī(-ə)l\

Definition of DEVILS POSTPILE

lava formation E cen California SE of Yosemite National Park in Devils Postpile National Monument

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Rhymes with DEVILS POSTPILE

amphiprostyle, archaic smile, circular file, Germanophile, Indian file, in the woodpile, Italophile, once in a while, vertical file

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