lava: Meaning and Definition of

la•va

Pronunciation: (lä'vu, lav'u), [key]
— n.
  1. the molten, fluid rock that issues from a volcano or volcanic vent.
  2. the rock formed when this solidifies, occurring in many varieties differing greatly in structure and constitution.
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