FUMAROLE

Etymology

Noun

fumarole (plural fumaroles)

An opening in the ground that emits steam and gases due to volcanic activity.

Anagrams

• formulae, formulæ

Source: Wiktionary


Fu"ma*role, n. Etym: [It. fumaruola, fr. fumo smoke, L. fumus: cf. F. fumerolle, fumarolle.]

Definition: A hole or spot in a volcanic or other region, from which fumes issue.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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