geode

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A nodule of stone having a cavity lined with mineral or crystal matter on the inside wall.
noun
  1. Acronym of generic object of dark energy, a theoretical alternative to black holes; an object with an event horizon enclosing an interior composed of dark energy.

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒiː.əʊd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-geode.wav /ˈd͡ʒiː.oʊd/

Word forms

geode geodes

Etymology

From French géode, from Latin geōdēs, from Ancient Greek γεώδης (geṓdēs, “earthlike”), equivalent to γῆ (gê, “earth”) + -ώδης (-ṓdēs).

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