English Explanatory Dictionary

fiamma

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A "flame structure" found in welded ignimbrite and tuff: a small, dark lens of glassy material (possibly pumice which was compressed or collapsed during welding).

Word forms

fiamma fiamme

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Italian fiamma (“flame”).

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