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vug  (vg, vg)
n.
A small cavity in a rock or vein, often with a mineral lining of different composition from that of the surrounding rock.
[Cornish vooga.]
vuggy adj.
vug, vugg, vugh [vʌg]
n
(Mining & Quarrying) Mining a small cavity in a rock or vein, usually lined with crystals
[from Cornish vooga cave]
vuggy , vughy adj
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