wacke

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wacke - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Wacke \Wack"e\, Wacky \Wack"y\, n. [G. wacke, MHG. wacke a large
     stone, OHG. waggo a pebble.] (Geol.)
     A soft, earthy, dark-colored rock or clay derived from the
     alteration of basalt.
     [1913 Webster]