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

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley