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Definition of stalagmite

stalagmite

/stəˈlæɡ.maɪt/
sta · lag · mite
Plural:stalagmites
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Adjective:stalagmitic
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stalagmite Lexical Profile

stalagmite Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A mound or tapering column of calcium carbonate or other mineral deposit that rises upward from the floor of a limestone cave, formed by mineral-rich water dripping from the ceiling above.

Example

"Over thousands of years, the steady dripping of mineral-rich water built a towering stalagmite on the cavern floor."

Antonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with "stalactite"; a stalagmite grows upward from the floor of a cave (remember the "g" for ground), whereas a stalactite hangs downward from the ceiling (remember the "c" for ceiling).

• Rhymes for stalagmite

• Nearby Words

stakeholder
stakeout
stalactite
stalagmite
stale
stalemate
staleness

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Modern Latin from Ancient Greek "stalagma" (that which drops), derived from "stalassein" (to trickle or drip).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stalagmite. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stalagmite
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