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rockhounding

/rɒkˈhaʊndɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does rockhounding mean?

noun

The act of searching for and collecting rocks, minerals, or fossils, often for recreational or scientific purposes.

Example

"She spent her summer vacation rockhounding in the mountains, searching for rare gemstones."

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