Stalagmite

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /stəˈlæɡmaɪt/

Origin

From New Latin stalagmites, from Ancient Greek στάλαγμα ("drop") or σταλαγμός ("dripping").

Full definition of stalagmite

Noun

1. (geology) A mineral deposit of calcium carbonate, in shapes similar to icicles, that lie on the ground of a cave.