Igneous
Origin
From Latin igneus.
Pronunciation===
- IPA: /ˈɪɡniəs/
Full definition of igneous
Adjective
igneous
- Pertaining to, having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire; as, an igneous appearance
- (geology) Resulting from, or produced by, the action of great heat; with rocks, it could also mean formed from lava/magma; as, granite and basalt are igneous rocks