English Explanatory Dictionary

varve

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An annual layer of sediment or sedimentary rock.

Pronunciation

/vɑːv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-varve.wav /vɑɹv/

Word forms

varve varves

Etymology

Borrowed from Swedish varv (“layer”).

Related words

rhythmite

Derived words

varved
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