VESUVIAN

vesuvianite, vesuvian, idocrase

(noun) a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

Vesuvian (comparative more Vesuvian, superlative most Vesuvian)

Of or relating to Mount Vesuvius.

Noun

Vesuvian (plural Vesuvians)

One who inhabits the area around Mount Vesuvius.

(dated) A kind of match or fusee for lighting cigars.

Source: Wiktionary

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Ve*su"vi*an, a. Etym: [Cf. F. Vésuvien, It. Vesuviano.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to Vesuvius, a volcano near Naples.

Ve*su"vi*an, n. Etym: [G. vesuvian. See Vesuvian, a.] (Min.)

Definition: Vesuvianite.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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