"grike" meaning in English

See grike in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ɡɹaɪk/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-grike.wav [Southern-England] Forms: grikes [plural]
Rhymes: -aɪk Etymology: Unknown Etymology templates: {{unk|en}} Unknown Head templates: {{en-noun}} grike (plural grikes)
  1. (chiefly British) A deep cleft formed in limestone surfaces due to water erosion; providing a unique habitat for plants. Tags: British Categories (topical): Geology Synonyms: scailp Related terms: clint, limestone pavement

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