aboveground

[uh-buhv-ground]

a·bove·ground

[uh-buhv-ground]
adjective
1.
situated on or above the ground.
2.
not secret or hidden; in the open: the aboveground activities of the country's left-wing faction.

Origin:
1875–80; above + ground1
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Aboveground is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
WordNet
aboveground

adjective
on or above the surface of the ground; "aboveground nuclear testing"; "surface instruments for detecting oil deposits"; "surface transportation" 
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