caverns
|cav-erns|
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/ˈkævərnz/
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/ˈkævənz/
(cavern)
large cave
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cavern' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'caverna', where 'caverna' meant 'hollow or cave'.
Historical Evolution
'cavern' changed from Old French 'caverne' (and Middle English 'caverne') and eventually became the modern English word 'cavern'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'a hollow', but over time it came to mean specifically 'a large cave or chamber'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large natural underground cave or a large chamber within a cave.
We explored the caverns beneath the mountain.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/11/29 06:51