grike
(chiefly, British) A deep cleft formed in limestone surfaces due to water erosion; providing a unique habitat for plants.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
(chiefly, British) A deep cleft formed in limestone surfaces due to water erosion; providing a unique habitat for plants.
He climbed over the sedge and eely oarweeds and sat on a stool of rock, resting his ashplant in a grike.
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