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nagelfluh

noun
na·​gel·​fluh | \ ˈnägÉ™lËŒflü\
plural -s

Definition of nagelfluh

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

History and Etymology for nagelfluh

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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