vesuvian


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

Rhymes with VESUVIAN

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