IGNEOUS


Meaning of IGNEOUS in English

ig ‧ ne ‧ ous /ˈɪɡniəs/ BrE AmE adjective technical

[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: igneus , from ignis ; ⇨ ↑ ignite ]

igneous rocks are formed from ↑ lava (=hot liquid rock)

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.