noun

lava

lava

The volcano spewed hot lava.

The volcano spewed hot lava.

The cooled lava formed black rock.

The cooled lava formed black rock.

((lava)) molten rock The volcano spewed hot lava.

Synonyms: molten rock

From Italian 'lava' (torrent, stream), from Latin 'labes' (a fall, slide).

Think of a 'lava lamp' and the slow-moving, flowing substance inside to remember the image of lava.

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