"lavalike" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more lavalike [comparative], most lavalike [superlative]
Etymology: From lava + -like. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|lava|like}} lava + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} lavalike (comparative more lavalike, superlative most lavalike)
  1. Resembling lava in one or more characteristics, such as heat or viscosity Synonyms: lava-like

Alternative forms

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