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pumice

pu·mice

UK/ˈpʌm.ɪs/ US/ˈpʌmʌs/ rare

noun

1.

a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive

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Origin

From Anglo-Norman and Old French pomis (“pumice stone”), from Latin pūmex (“pumice stone”). Doublet of pounce.

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