laccolith en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈlækəlɪθ/ (US)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek λάκκος (lákkos, “cistern”) + -lith.
Meanings
- A mass of igneous or volcanic rock found within strata which forces the overlaying strata upwards and forms domes.
- A mass similar to lopolith but concave up.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| laccoliths | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| lacolith | alternative | lexicographic |