nagelfluh

noun

na·​gel·​fluh

ˈnägəlˌflü

plural -s

: a massive variegated conglomerate forming a prominent member of the Miocene series in the Alps

Word History

Etymology

German, from nagel nail (from Old High German nagal) + German dialect (Switzerland) fluh cliff, mass of rock, from Old High German fluoh cliff

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