noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A large irregular mass of intrusive igneous rock that has melted or forced itself into surrounding strata
2. 2
   large mass of intrusive igneous rock believed to have solidified deep within the earth wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

batholiteplutonplutonic rock

Etymology

From batho- + -lith.

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