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caldera

Caldera (noun) means a large crater formed by collapse of the cone or edifice of a volcano.

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A large crater formed by collapse of the cone or edifice of a volcano.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish caldera (“cauldron”), from Late Latin caldāria (“warm bath”), from Latin caldārium. Doublet of chowder.

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"caldera" (noun) means a large crater formed by collapse of the cone or edifice of a volcano.

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