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cavern

 

[ หˆkรฆv.ษ™rn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

underground

A cave, especially one that is large and deep.

Synonyms

cave, chamber, grotto

Examples of usage

  • The explorers ventured deep into the cavern.
  • The cavern was filled with stalactites and stalagmites.
Context #2 | Noun

fantasy

A large, magical underground chamber often depicted in fantasy literature.

Synonyms

dungeon, subterranean lair, underground chamber

Examples of usage

  • The hero discovered a hidden cavern filled with treasure.
  • The cavern was guarded by a dragon.

Translations

Translations of the word "cavern" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caverna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคซเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hรถhle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gua

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั‡ะตั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jaskinia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆดž็ชŸ (ใฉใ†ใใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท caverne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caverna

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท maฤŸara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋™๊ตด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู‡ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jeskynฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jaskyลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆดž็ฉด (dรฒng xuรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hellir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏาฃะณั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฆแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maฤŸara

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caverna

Etymology

The word 'cavern' originated from the Latin word 'caverna', which means 'cave'. It has been used in the English language since the late 14th century to refer to a large underground chamber. Caverns have long been a source of fascination and mystery, with many ancient cultures viewing them as portals to the underworld or as sacred spaces. Today, caverns are popular destinations for tourists and adventurers seeking to explore the hidden wonders of the earth.

See also: caveat, cavity.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,772, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.