lopolith

noun

lop·​o·​lith
ˈläpəˌlith
plural -s
: a laccolith in which the base is basin-shaped instead of being horizontal

Word History

Etymology

Greek lopos shell, husk + English -lith; akin to Greek lepein to peel

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“Lopolith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lopolith. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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