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1crag

noun \ˈkrag\

Definition of CRAG

1
:  a steep rugged rock or cliff
2
archaic :  a sharp detached fragment of rock
— crag·ged \ˈkra-gəd\ adjective
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Origin of CRAG

Middle English, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh craig rock
First Known Use: 14th century

Other Geology Terms

anthracite, boulder, cwm, erratic, igneous, intrusive, mesa, sedimentary, silt, swale

Rhymes with CRAG

ag, bag, brag, dag, drag, fag, flag, gag, hag, jag, lag, mag, nag, quag, rag, sag, scag, scrag, shag, slag, snag, sprag, stag, swag, tag, wag, YAG, zag

2crag

noun

Definition of CRAG

chiefly Scottish
:  neck, throat

Origin of CRAG

Middle English, from Middle Dutch crāghe; akin to Old English cræga throat — more at craw
First Known Use: 14th century

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral
CRAG[1] Defined for Kids

crag

noun \ˈkrag\

Definition of CRAG for Kids

:  a steep rock or cliff

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