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Vesuvian

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to Mount Vesuvius.
Noun
  1. 1
    One who inhabits the area around Mount Vesuvius.
  2. 2
    a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone wordnet
  3. 3
    A kind of match or fusee for lighting cigars. dated

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Vesuvius + -an.

Etymology 2

From Vesuvius + -an.

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