Vesuvius

Pronunciation

• IPA: en, /v??su.vi.?s/
• Hyphenation: en + Ve + su + vi + us

Origin

From , of uncertain origin.

Full definition of Vesuvius

Proper noun

1. .
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Derived terms

• Vesuvian, vesuvin

Noun

1. A kind of firework supposed to resemble a volcano eruption.