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lava - What does it mean?

Definition of 'lava'

English

(wikipedia)

Noun

  • The melted rock ejected by a volcano from its crater or fissured sides.
  • (informal|proscribed) Magma.

    • Usage notes

    Geologists make a distinction between magma (molten rock underground) and lava (molten rock on the surface).

    Derived terms

    * lava lamp * lava millstone * lava ware

    See also

    * aa * pahoehoe

    Anagrams

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    Similar to 'lava'

    labia, lipa, leva, lappa, luffa