vuggy

/ˈvʌɡi/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or characterized by vugs; having cavities or hollows

“The geologist described the rock as vuggy and porous.”

2. noun

a small cavity or hollow in a rock or stone

“The vuggy outcropping of limestone caught the geologist’s eye.”

Synonyms

  • cavernous
  • hollow

Antonyms

  • compact
  • solid