spelean or spelaean /spi-lēˈən/ adjective Cave-dwelling ORIGIN: Gr spēlaion cave speleological or spelaeological /spē-li-ə-lojˈi-kl or spel-/ adjective speleolˈogist or spelaeolˈogist noun speleolˈogy or spelaeolˈogy noun - The scientific study of caves
- The exploration of caves
speleoˈthem or spelaeoˈthem noun A term for depositional features, such as stalactites and stalagmites, found in caves |