Vesuvian

English

Etymology

Vesuvia + -an

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