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ve·su·vi·an | \ və-ˈsü-vē-ən 
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\Definition of vesuvian
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a match used especially formerly for lighting cigars
Vesuvian
adjectiveVe·su·vi·an | \ və-ˈsü-vē-ən \
\Definition of Vesuvian (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : of, relating to, or resembling the volcano Vesuvius
2 : marked by sudden outbursts
has a Vesuvian temper, but quickly controls himself— Sidney Shalett
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The first known use of vesuvian was in 1661
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