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From spelunk + -ing. Back-formation from spelunker. Attested since 1946.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
spelunking
Today it means: The practice or hobby of exploring underground caverns. Full definition →
Today it means: The practice or hobby of exploring underground caverns. Full definition →
From spelunk + -ing. Back-formation from spelunker. Attested since 1946.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.