Associations to the word «Stalactite»

Wiktionary

STALACTITE, noun. (geology) A mineral deposit of calcium carbonate, in shapes similar to icicles, that hangs from the roof of a cave.

Dictionary definition

STALACTITE, noun. A cylinder of calcium carbonate hanging from the roof of a limestone cave.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope