About The Word Vesuvian
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Vesuvian
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What's The Definition Of Vesuvian?
[n] a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone
Synonyms | Synonyms for Vesuvian: idocrase | vesuvianite Related Terms | Find terms related to Vesuvian: See Also | mineral Vesuvian In Webster's Dictionary \Ve*su"vi*an\, n.
A kind of match or fusee for lighting cigars, etc.
\Ve*su"vi*an\, a. [Cf. F. V['e]suvien, It. Vesuviano.] Of or pertaining to Vesuvius, a volcano near Naples. \Ve*su"vi*an\, n. [G. vesuvian. See {Vesuvian}, a.] (Min.) Vesuvianite. |
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