Associations to the word «Pompeii»

Wiktionary

POMPEII, proper noun. A ruined Roman town in Italy, destroyed by Vesuvius (a volcano) in 79AD
POMPEII WORM, noun. Alvinella pompejana, a deep-sea polychaete worm.
POMPEII WORMS, noun. Plural of Pompeii worm

Dictionary definition

POMPEII, noun. Ancient city to the southeast of Naples that was buried by a volcanic eruption from Vesuvius.

Wise words

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John Locke