English Explanatory Dictionary

Vesuvian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to Mount Vesuvius.
noun
  1. One who inhabits the area around Mount Vesuvius.
  2. Synonym of fusee, a slow-burning match for lighting cigars, pipes, etc.

Word forms

Vesuvian more Vesuvian most Vesuvian Vesuvians

Etymology

From Vesuvius + -an.

Synonyms

fusee
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