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- [stuh-lag-mahyt, stal-uh g-mahyt]
- /stəˈlæg maɪt, ˈstæl əgˌmaɪt/
- /ˈstæl.əɡ.maɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stuh-lag-mahyt, stal-uh g-mahyt]
- /stəˈlæg maɪt, ˈstæl əgˌmaɪt/
Definition of stalagmites word
- noun stalagmites a deposit, usually of calcium carbonate, more or less resembling an inverted stalactite, formed on the floor of a cave or the like by the dripping of percolating calcareous water. 1
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Origin of stalagmites
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < New Latin stalagmites < Greek stálagm(a) a drop (stalag-, stem of stalássein to drip + -ma noun suffix of result) + New Latin -ites -ite1
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Parts of speech for Stalagmites
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stalagmites popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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noun stalagmites
- icicles — a pendent, tapering mass of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water.
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