What does stalagmite mean?
A cone-shaped or icicle-shaped stalactite that hangs from the roof of a cave, formed by the accumulation of calcium carbonate from dripping water.
Example
"The stalagmites in the cave were thousands of years old and a testament to the region's geological history."
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