vesuvian
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.ve·su·vi·an
noun \və-ˈsü-vē-ən\Definition of VESUVIAN
: a match used especially formerly for lighting cigars
Origin of VESUVIAN
Vesuvian
First Known Use: 1853
Ve·su·vi·an
adjective \və-ˈsü-vē-ən\Definition of VESUVIAN
1
: of, relating to, or resembling the volcano Vesuvius
2
: marked by sudden outbursts <has a Vesuvian temper, but quickly controls himself — Sidney Shalett>
First Known Use of VESUVIAN
1661
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