geode
English
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Etymology
From French géode, from Latin geōdēs, from Ancient Greek γεώδης (geṓdēs, “earthlike”), equivalent to γῆ (gê, “earth”) + -ώδης (-ṓdēs)
Pronunciation
Noun
geode (plural geodes)
- (geology) A nodule of stone having a cavity lined with mineral or crystal matter on the inside wall.
Translations
hollow stone with crystals on the inside wall
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Italian
Noun
geode m (plural geodi)
Portuguese
Alternative forms
Noun
geode m (plural geodes)
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