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Geikie

[ gee-kee ]
/ ˈgi ki /

noun

Sir Archibald, 1835–1924, Scottish geologist.

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Geikie
/ (ˈɡiːkɪ) /

noun

Sir Archibald. 1835–1924, Scottish geologist noted for his study of British volcanic rocks
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