SOLFATARA


Meaning of SOLFATARA in English

[ ˌsɒlfə'tα:rə ]

■ noun Geology a volcanic crater containing fumaroles.

Origin

C18: from the name of a volcano near Naples, from Ital. solfo 'sulphur'.

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