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vesuvius

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Main Entry:
Ve·su·vi·us Listen to the pronunciation of Vesuvius
Pronunciation:
\və-ˈsü-vē-əs\
Variant(s):
or Italian Ve·su·vio Listen to the pronunciation of Vesuvio \vā-ˈsü-vyō, -ˈzü-\
Function:
geographical name
volcano 4190 feet (1277 meters) Italy in Campania on Bay of Naples
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