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Noun: stalactite  stu'lak,tIt [N. Amer], 'sta-luk,tIt [Brit]
  1. A cylinder of calcium carbonate hanging from the roof of a limestone cave
    "The cave tour highlighted the impressive stalactite formations"

Derived forms: stalactites

Type of: cylinder

Part of: cave

Encyclopedia: Stalactite