fulgurite en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin fulgur + -ite.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Glass formed by a lightning strike melting sand or other material.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fulgurites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (8)
ca fulgurita (glass formed by lightning) · pt fulgurito (glass formed by lightning) · fi ukonvaaja (glass formed by lightning) · nn lynrøyr (glass formed by lightning) · es fulgurita (glass formed by lightning) · fr fulgurite (glass formed by lightning) · sv blixtrör (glass formed by lightning) · nb lynrør (glass formed by lightning)