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pahoehoe

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pahoehoe /pəˈhōēˌhōē, pəˈhoʊiˌhoʊi /
noun Geology basaltic lava forming smooth undulating or ropy masses. Often contrasted with aa.
– ORIGIN mid 19th century : from Hawaiian.