Definitions for obsidian

obsidian ob·sid·i·an

Spelling: [uh b-sid-ee-uh n]
IPA: /əbˈsɪd i ən/

Obsidian is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 256 anagrams from letters in obsidian (abdiinos).

Definitions for obsidian

noun

  1. a volcanic glass similar in composition to granite, usually dark but transparent in thin pieces, and having a good conchoidal fracture.

Origin of obsidian

1350-1400; Latin Obsidiānus, printer's error for Obsiānus pertaining to Obsius, the discoverer (according to Pliny) of a similar mineral in Ethiopia; replacing Middle English obsianus Latin;

Examples for obsidian

Dragonglass: The name accorded to volcanic glass or obsidian.

We found among the ruins a few crude potsherds and some bits of obsidian.

Scarabs of obsidian and crystal date back to the 4th dynasty.

Their weapons were slings, spears, and arrows with points made of obsidian or bone.

Agates, cornelians, obsidian, are also among the products of this nature.

I was to do the heating of the obsidian and Pitamakan was to do the flaking.

“I think the main reason is the availability of information and community groups that the Internet provides,” said obsidian.

But many of them are of obsidian, some of which are beautifully clear.

“Looks like black glass, sir,” said Ned, kicking a piece of obsidian.

Her eyes, unveiled, black as obsidian, raised to meet Geo's.

Word Value for obsidian
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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