skarn

English

noun
Definitions
  • (geology) Any of various metamorphic rocks formed by metasomatism.

Etymology

Borrowed from Swedish skarn (filth, skarn) derived from Old Norse skarn derived from Proto-Germanic *skarną (filth, dung, manure).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*skarną

Gloss

filth, dung, manure

Concept
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Animals

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