Associations to the word «Stalactite»
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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 are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.