Obsidian
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɒbˈsɪd.i.ən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Obsidian is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A type of naturally occurring black glass produced by volcanoes.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A type of naturally occurring black glass produced by volcanoes.
More Meanings
- A slightly bluish black, the color of obsidian glass.
- (poetic) Black.
Example Sentences
Looks like a yellow biscuit of a buttery cue ball moon / Rolling maverick across an obsidian sky
The Neolithic culture from 8000 to 6000 B.C., however, was a brilliant period of the revival of crafts, the transformation of gathering into gardening, the growth of a cross-cultural obsidian trade, and the rise of towns.
Word Forms
- obsidians
Synonyms for obsidian
Depending on context, synonyms include obby.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include basalt, byssolite, onyx, hornblende, perlite, augite.
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