lava

/ˈlɑːvə/

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Also seen as: lavas

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The molten rock ejected by a volcano from a vent such as a crater or fissure; magma that has breached the surface of the earth.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đá núi lửa nóng chảy phun ra từ núi lửa

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Noun

Examples

Marine iguanas line the shores of the islands, and are usually seen sprawled over lava rocks near the sea.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A body of lava.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một khối đá núi lửa

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “lava” mean?

The molten rock ejected by a volcano from a vent such as a crater or fissure; magma that has breached the surface of the earth.

Is “lava” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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