lopolith en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈlɒpəliθ/ (US)
Etymology
Ancient Greek λοπός (lopós, “shell”) + λίθος (líthos, “stone”)
Meanings
- a mass of volcanic or igneous rock found within strata which has spilled downward into underlaying strata and forms depressed regions.
- mass similar to laccolith but concave down
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lopoliths | Number=Plur | lexicographic |