CAUK

Etymology

Noun

cauk (countable and uncountable, plural cauks)

(mineral) An opaque, compact variety of barite, or heavy spar.

Source: Wiktionary


Cauk, n., Cauk"er, n.

Definition: See Cawk, Calker.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

24 March 2025

STACCATO

(adjective) (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply; “staccato applause”; “a staccato command”; “staccato notes”


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