VULCANIAN


Meaning of VULCANIAN in English

adjective

also vul·ca·ne·an |vəl|kānēən

Etymology: Latin Vulcani us of Vulcan (from Vulcanus Vulcan) + English -an

1. usually capitalized : of, relating to, or associated with the ancient god Vulcan or to working in iron or other metals

2.

a. : volcanic

b. : of or relating to a volcanic eruption in which highly viscous or solid lava is blown into fragments and dust

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