geode

Meanings

• noun

  A hollow, rounded geological formation, typically filled with crystals or other minerals.

  - "The geologist discovered a large geode in the cave."
  - "The children were excited to crack open the geode and see the crystals inside."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with geode
ode , code , mode , robe , gloe

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Variants

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geode , geodes

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'geoides', meaning earth-like.

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Trivia

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1. Geodes can range in size from small pebbles to large boulders.

2. The largest geode ever found weighed over 440 pounds.

3. Geodes are often mistaken for common rocks until they are cracked open to reveal their crystals.

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Related Concepts

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1. geology: The scientific study of the solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change over time.

2. mineral: A naturally occurring inorganic substance with a definite chemical composition and a specific crystalline structure.

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Culture

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Geodes are often found in limestone or chalk deposits and have been collected as decorative items for centuries. They have been featured in literature, such as in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and Jules Verne's 'Journey to the Center of the Earth'.

How to Memorize "geode"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a round, hollow rock filled with sparkling crystals.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a gemstone that is hollow and filled with crystals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Geode: A gemstone that's hollow, filled with crystals, and makes you feel mellow.

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