spelaean

or spe·le·an

[ spi-lee-uh n ]
/ spɪˈli ən /

adjective

of, relating to, or inhabiting a cave or caves.

Origin of spelaean

1830–40; < New Latin spēlae(us) (adj. derivative of Latin spēlaeum cave < Greek spḗlaion) + -an

Words nearby spelaean

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British Dictionary definitions for spelaean

spelaean

spelean

/ (spɪˈliːən) /

adjective

of, found in, or inhabiting caves spelaean animals

Word Origin for spelaean

C19: via New Latin, from Latin spēlaeum a cave, from Greek spēlaion