miryachit

/mɪriˈɑtʃɪt/ or /mɪriˈɑtʃɪt/ (mir-yah-CHIT)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct volcano in the Caucasus region, characterized by a steep-sided volcanic cone.

“The researchers studied the miryachit formation in the Caucasus mountains to learn more about ancient volcanic activity.”

Synonyms

  • volcanic cone
  • volcano

Antonyms

  • flatland
  • plateau