Emily Dickinson Lexicon
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.]
- Consisting of fire; as, igneous particles emitted from burning wood.
- Containing fire; having the nature of fire.
- Resembling fire; as, an igneous appearance.
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