Associations to the word «Vesuvian»
Wiktionary
VESUVIAN, adjective. Of or relating to Mount Vesuvius.
VESUVIAN, noun. One who inhabits the area around Mount Vesuvius.
VESUVIAN, noun. (dated) A kind of match or fusee for lighting cigars.
VESUVIAN JADE, noun. (mineralogy) Alternative name for californite.
Dictionary definition
VESUVIAN, noun. A green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone.
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