# lamprophyre

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An uncommon, small-volume ultrapotassic igneous rock primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek λαμπρός (lamprós, “bright”) + φύρω (phúrō, “to mix”).

## Source
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