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vug


vug

noun \ˈvəg\

Definition of VUG

: a small unfilled cavity in a lode or in rock
vug·gy \ˈvə-gē\ adjective

Origin of VUG

modification of Late Cornish fugo cave; akin to Old Cornish vooga cave, Late Cornish ogo, googoo sea cave, Old Welsh guocof, guocob cave
First Known Use: 1818

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