Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hornito
noun
/ɔːrˈniːtoʊ/
Definition
A small, shallow oven or a small, natural hot spring.
Examples
- The hornito released steam and gas from the lava below.
- On our hike, we spotted a hornito formed from volcanic activity.
Meaning
In geological contexts, hornito refers to a small volcanic cone or a mound formed from lava and volcanic materials.
Synonyms
- oven
- mound
- crater
