cavus

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noun
Definitions
  • (geology) In planetary geology, it is used to refer to irregular steep-sided depressions that do not seem to be impact craters.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin cavus (hollow, concave, cavity, sunken).

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Latin

cavus

Gloss

hollow, concave, cavity, sunken

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