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Vesuvian

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English

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Etymology

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From Vesuvius +‎ -an.[1]

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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Vesuvian (comparative more Vesuvian, superlative most Vesuvian)

  1. Of or relating to Mount Vesuvius.

Noun

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Vesuvian (plural Vesuvians)

  1. One who inhabits the area around Mount Vesuvius.
  2. (dated) A kind of match or fusee for lighting cigars.

References

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  1. ^ “Vesuvian, adj. and n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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