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stalagmite

noun sta·lag·mite \stə-ˈlag-ˌmīt also ˈsta-ləg-\

: a pointed piece of rock that sticks up from the floor of a cave and that is formed by dripping water which contains minerals

Full Definition of STALAGMITE

:  a deposit of calcium carbonate like an inverted stalactite formed on the floor of a cave by the drip of calcareous water
sta·lag·mit·ic \ˌsta-(ˌ)lag-ˈmi-tik, stə-ˌ\ adjective
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Origin of STALAGMITE

New Latin stalagmites, from Greek stalagma drop or stalagmos dripping, from stalassein to let drip
First Known Use: 1681

Rhymes with STALAGMITE

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STALAGMITE Defined for Kids

stalagmite

noun sta·lag·mite \stə-ˈlag-ˌmīt\

Definition of STALAGMITE for Kids

:  a deposit like an upside down stalactite formed by the dripping of water containing minerals onto the floor of a cave

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