See Also: ronde(dictionary)

bomb (sh) and ronde (iou)


bomb (sh)




In volcanology, any unconsolidated volcanic material that has a diameter greater than 1.

25 in. (32 mm). Bombs form from clots of wholly or partly liquid lava ejected during a volcanic explosion; they solidify and become rounded during flight. The final shape is determined by the initial size, viscosity, and flight velocity of the magma.


ronde (iou)



ronde noun. M19.
[French, fem. of rond ROUND adjective.]
A style of script with gothic characteristics used in France from the 18th cent.; printing type imitating or based on this Writing. M19.
A Dance in which the participants move in a circle or ring. M20.
A round or course of talk, activity, etc.; fig. a treadmill. M20.