Word To Use Today: spelunker.

So, what's a spelunker? 

A young man with a passion for spelling?

Another name for a magician?

Well, no. A spelunker is someone with a passion, and it is quite likely to be someone young (almost certainly in heart, anyway). And as for magic...well, look at this:


 Wonder Cave of Kromdraai, South Africa. Photo by Rudolph  Bothar 

and this:  


Metro Cave/Te Ananui Cave. Photo by Pseudopanax

Yes, a spelunker is someone whose hobby is the exploration and study of caves.

And who wouldn't be a spelunker if they got the chance?

Word To Use Today: spelunker. This word comes from the Greek spēlunx, cave.