igneous
igneous definition
ig·ne·ous (ig′nē əs)
adjective
- of, containing, or having the nature of, fire; fiery
- produced by the action of fire; specif., formed by volcanic action or intense heat, as intrusive or extrusive rock solidified from molten magma or lava
Etymology: L igneus < ignis, a fire < IE base *egnis > Sans agníḥ, fire, Lith ugnìs
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