Vesuvian

Vesuvian

English

Etymology

From Vesuvius +‎ -an.[1]

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -uːviən

Adjective

Vesuvian (comparative more Vesuvian, superlative most Vesuvian)

  1. Of or relating to Mount Vesuvius.

Noun

Vesuvian (plural Vesuvians)

  1. One who inhabits the area around Mount Vesuvius.
  2. (historical) Synonym of fusee, a slow-burning match for lighting cigars, pipes, etc.

Alternative forms

  • (match): vesuvian

References

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