obsidian
Obsidian (noun) means a smooth, glassy black rock formed when lava cools very quickly. Example: “The ancient blade was carved from obsidian.”
How to use obsidian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA shiny black volcanic glass, or the deep black colour it has.
Word forms
more obsidian comparative, obsidians plural, most obsidian superlative
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Etymology
From Latin obsidianus (lapis), traditionally said to be named after a Roman called Obsidius who was credited with discovering the stone.
Rhymes for obsidian
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What does “obsidian” mean?
The word “obsidian” means a smooth, glassy black rock formed when lava cools very quickly. In plain terms, a shiny black volcanic glass, or the deep black colour it has.
How do you pronounce “obsidian”?
“Obsidian” is pronounced ob-SIHD-ee-uhn (/əbˈsɪd.i.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “obsidian” in a sentence?
Here is “obsidian” used in a sentence: “The ancient blade was carved from obsidian.”
What part of speech is “obsidian”?
Depending on how it is used, “obsidian” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “obsidian” come from?
The word “obsidian” comes from Latin. From Latin obsidianus (lapis), traditionally said to be named after a Roman called Obsidius who was credited with discovering the stone.
How many meanings does “obsidian” have?
“Obsidian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a smooth, glassy black rock formed when lava cools very quickly.