rockband

English

noun
Definitions
  • (geology) A rock formation that encircles a hill or mountain, separating other kinds of terrain that are above and below it.
  • (alternative form of) rock band band that plays rock music.

Etymology

Compound from English rock (rock music, stone, move back and forth, rock and roll) + English band (swaddling clothes).

Origin

English

band

Gloss

swaddling clothes

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