stalagmite
Translation
stalagmite
Examples
A stalagmite grows up from the cave floor.
A stalagmite grows up from the cave floor.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) stalagmite A stalagmite grows up from the cave floor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dripstone
Etymology
From Greek 'stalagmos', meaning 'a dropping'.
Memory Tips
Stalag**m**ites **m**ight reach the ceiling from the ground.