Definition for IG'NE-OUS

IG'NE-OUS, a. [L. igneus, from ignis, fire, Sans. aghni or agnis, or agnih. Bengal. aag, ogin, Slav. ogn.]

  1. Consisting of fire; as, igneous particles emitted from burning wood.
  2. Containing fire; having the nature of fire.
  3. Resembling fire; as, an igneous appearance.

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