pahoehoe

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

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From Hawaiian pāhoehoe.

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pahoehoe (plural pahoehoes)

1. A form of lava flow of basaltic rock, usually dark-colored with a smooth or ropey surface. It is one of two chief forms of lava flow emitted from volcanoes of the Hawaiian type, the other form being aa.

   Quotations

   • 1859 - R. C. Haskell in American journal of science and arts, series XXVIII

     We...saw 'pahoihoi' or solid lava forming, and also 'aa' or clinkers.

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