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Webster 1913 Edition

Vesuvian

Ve-su′vi-an

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
Vésuvien
, It.
Vesuviano
.]
Of or pertaining to Vesuvius, a volcano near
Naples
.

Ve-su′vi-an

,
Noun.
[G.
vesuvian
. See
Vesuvian
,
Adj.
]
1.
(Min.)
Vesuvianite.

Webster 1828 Edition

Vesuvian

VESU'VIAN

,
Adj.
Pertaining to Vesuvius, a volcano near Naples.

VESU'VIAN

,
Noun.
In mineralogy, a subspecies of pyramidical garnet, a mineral found in the vicinity of Vesuvius, classed with the family of garnets; called by Hauy idocrase. It is generally crystallized in four sided prisms, the edges of which are truncated, forming prisms of eight, fourteen or sixteen sides. it sometimes occurs massive. It is composed chiefly of silex, lime and alumin, with a portion of oxyd of iron, and oxyd of manganese.

Definition 2024

Vesuvian

Vesuvian

English

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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