word
obsidian
ob-SID-ee-an
əbˈsɪdiənListen
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Syllable breakdown
obsidian
Dictionary meaning
A naturally occurring volcanic glass formed from rapidly cooling lava.
Examples
- Obsidian was prized by ancient peoples for making razor-sharp cutting tools.
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