tephra

English

/ˈtɛ.fɹə/

noun
Definitions
  • (geology) The solid material thrown into the air by a volcanic eruption that settles on the surrounding areas.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *dʰegʷʰ- (burn, be illuminated, hot, warm).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*dʰegʷʰ-

Gloss

burn, be illuminated, hot, warm

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

暑, 熱

Emoji
🔥

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