moonmilk

See also: moon milk

English

Etymology

From moon +‎ milk, based on its appearance and the prescientific belief that it originated from the moon. Compare German Mondmilch, Latin lac lunae.

Noun

moonmilk (uncountable)

  1. (geology) A white, creamy limestone precipitate found in caves.
    Synonym: mondmilch
  2. Alternative form of moon milk (“flavoured warm milk”).

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