Igneous Definition
ĭgnē-əs
adjective
Of, containing, or having the nature of, fire; fiery.
Webster's New World
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.
Webster's New World
Relating to rock so formed; pyrogenic.
American Heritage
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Origin of Igneous
From Latin igneus from ignis fire
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Latin igneus.
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