Meaning of the word stalagmite in English
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stalagmite
US /stə.ˈlæɡ.maɪt/
UK /ˈstæl.əɡ.maɪt/
Noun
a mound or tapering column rising from the floor of a cave, formed of calcium carbonate deposited by dripping water.
Example:
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The cave was filled with impressive stalagmites and stalactites.
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A large stalagmite stood in the center of the chamber.
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