Lava
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɑːvə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lava is a noun meaning The molten rock ejected by a volcano from a vent such as a crater or fissure; magma that has breached the surface of the earth.
Meaning
The molten rock ejected by a volcano from a vent such as a crater or fissure; magma that has breached the surface of the earth.
More Meanings
- (informal, proscribed) Magma.
- A shade of red, named after the volcanic lava.
Example Sentences
Marine iguanas line the shores of the islands, and are usually seen sprawled over lava rocks near the sea.
Word Forms
- lavas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include molten, bathe, wash, washer, dragon, flush.
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