pahoehoe

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Noun pahoehoe has 1 sense

pahoehoe - freely flowing lava
--₁ is a kind of lava

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Pahoehoe

Description:

Pahoehoe is a type of lava that has a smooth, ropy or billowy surface. It is formed when hot, fluid lava flows slowly and its surface cools and solidifies. Pahoehoe lava typically has low viscosity and is characterized by its flexible and undulating appearance.

Sample Sentences:

The Hawaiian volcano produced a vast expanse of pahoehoe lava during its eruption.
The tourists were fascinated by the intricate patterns formed by the pahoehoe lava.
Walking across the pahoehoe was like stepping on a smooth, frozen river.
The local legends tell tales of gods and goddesses dancing on the surface of pahoehoe.