adjective

igneous

igneous

Granite is a type of igneous rock.

Granite is a type of igneous rock.

((noun)) used to describe rocks formed from magma or lava. Granite is an igneous rock.

Synonyms: volcanic, fiery

From Latin 'ignis' meaning 'fire'. It refers to things formed from fire.

Think of 'ignite' (to set on fire). Igneous rocks are formed from fire (magma).

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