cavus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In planetary geology, an irregular steep-sided depression that does not seem to be an impact crater.

Pronunciation

/ˈkeɪ.vəs/

Word forms

cavus cavi

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Latin cavus (“a hollow, hole”). Doublet of cave and cavum.

Related words

pes cavus
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