Vesuvian
Vesuvian · Vesuvians
One who inhabits the area around Mount VesuviusOne who inhabits the area around Mount Vesuvius.
Meaning
2 sensesOne who inhabits the area around Mount Vesuvius.
(historical)Synonym of fusee, a slow-burning match for lighting cigars, pipes, etc.
More definitions
- a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone
Origin
From Vesuvius + -an.From Vesuvius + -an.
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Forms
plural: VesuviansSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone:vesuvianiteidocrase