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pumice
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[ˈpʌmɪs], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a very light and porous volcanic rock formed when a gas-rich froth of glassy lava solidifies rapidly
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Origin
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late Middle English: from Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex, pumic-. Compare with pounce
[ˈpʌmɪs], (Verb)
Definitions:
- rub with pumice to smooth or clean
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Origin
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late Middle English: from Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex, pumic-. Compare with pounce
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