Spelunk

Pronunciation

• IPA: /spɨˈlʌŋk/, IPA: /spiːˈlʌŋk/Rhymes: -ʌŋk

Origin

From Latin spelunca, from Ancient Greek σπῆλυγξ (spēlunks, "cave, cavern, grotto"). Cognates include German Spelunke.

Full definition of spelunk

Noun

1. (obsolete) A cave, cavern or grotto.

Verb

1. To explore caves.

Synonyms

• cave

Derived terms

• spelunker
• spelunking