Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for IG-NES'CENT
IG-NES'CENT, a. [L. ignescens, ignesco, from ignis, fire.]
Emitting sparks of fire when struck with steel; scintillating; as, ignescent stones. Fourcroy.
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IG-NES'CENT, a. [L. ignescens, ignesco, from ignis, fire.]
Emitting sparks of fire when struck with steel; scintillating; as, ignescent stones. Fourcroy.
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