rock hound

n. Informal 1. One who specializes in geology.2. One who collects rocks and minerals, especially gemstones, as a hobby.

rock′ hound′ing, rock′hound′ing (rŏk′houn′dĭng) n.

rock′ hound`

or rock′hound`,

n. an amateur collector of rocks and minerals. [1920–25, Amer.] rock′ hound`ing, n.

rock hound

1. Someone who professionally studies the origin, history, structure, and composition of the Earth; a geologist. We found some kind of mineral deposit during the dig, so the university is going to send some rock hounds over to have a look at it.2. An amateur collector of rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, etc.; one who collects and/or studies such things as a hobby. Great hike, Dan—nothing to see here but a bunch of boring dirt and stones. Only a rock hound like you could find this interesting!See also: hound, rock

单词	rock hound
释义	rock hound rock hound n. Informal 1. One who specializes in geology.2. One who collects rocks and minerals, especially gemstones, as a hobby. rock′ hound′ing, rock′hound′ing (rŏk′houn′dĭng) n. rock′ hound` or rock′hound`, n. an amateur collector of rocks and minerals. [1920–25, Amer.] rock′ hound`ing, n. rock hound rock hound 1. Someone who professionally studies the origin, history, structure, and composition of the Earth; a geologist. We found some kind of mineral deposit during the dig, so the university is going to send some rock hounds over to have a look at it.2. An amateur collector of rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, etc.; one who collects and/or studies such things as a hobby. Great hike, Dan—nothing to see here but a bunch of boring dirt and stones. Only a rock hound like you could find this interesting!See also: hound, rock
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