spelunker

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One who explores caves; one who spelunks
A spelunker is someone who goes into underground caves and tunnels as a leisure activity
a person who explores caves
{i} one who explores caves as a hobby
spelunker

    Hyphenation

    spe·lunk·er

    Pronunciation

    Etymology

    [ spi-'l&[ng]-k&r, 'spE- ] (noun.) 1942. Latin spelunca cave, from Greek spElynx; akin to Greek spElaion cave.
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