guyot

noun

guy·​ot ˈgē-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce guyot (audio)
: a flat-topped seamount

Word History

Etymology

Arnold H. Guyot †1884 American geographer & geologist

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of guyot was in 1946

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“Guyot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guyot. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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