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Definitions

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

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or relating to Mount Vesuvius.

Synonyms

All synonyms

idocrasematchvesuvianite

Etymology

From Vesuvius + -an.