Meaning
Calcareous lime deposited by precipitation from a body of water, such as a hot spring.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Italian tufo, from Latin tōfus or tōphus. Doublet of tuff.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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