caldera

English

/kælˈdɛə.ɹə/, /kælˈdɛɹ.ə/

noun
Definitions
  • (vulcanology) A large crater formed by collapse of the cone or edifice of a volcano.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian caldera (cauldron) derived from Latin caldāria, caldārium (warm bath).

Origin

Latin

caldārium

Gloss

warm bath

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