"lavacicle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lavacicles [plural]
Etymology: Blend of lava + icicle Etymology templates: {{blend|en|lava|icicle}} Blend of lava + icicle Head templates: {{en-noun}} lavacicle (plural lavacicles)
  1. A geological formation consisting of a quantity of lava that dripped from the roof of a cave as it cooled and hardened, leaving a rounded protrusion. Related terms: stalactite
    Sense id: en-lavacicle-en-noun-dhxaz2-n Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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