单词 | water-swallow |
释义 | water-swallow/ˈwɔːtəˌswɒləʊ/Now rare noun An opening or deep cavity in the ground through which a stream or river disappears underground, especially in an area of water-soluble rock formations such as limestone karst. OriginEarly 19th century; earliest use found in John Farey (1766–1826), geologist and surveyor. From water + swallow. |
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