earthhole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hole or cavern in the earth; a cave.

Word forms

earthhole earthholes earth-hole earth hole

Etymology

From Middle English eorthehole; equivalent to earth + hole. Akin to Scots ert hyle (“earthhole, pit”).

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