Vesuvian

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Vesuvian

noun

A slow-burning match formerly used for lighting cigars; a fusee.
Of or pertaining to Mount Vesuvius, a volcano near Naples; resembling Vesuvius; volcanic.
In mineralogy, same as vesuvianite.
A kind of match, used for lighting cigars, etc.; a fusee. Also Vesuvius.

adjective

Marked by sudden or violent outbursts.
"a vesuvian temper."

Anagrams of Vesuvian

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "vesuvian":

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4-LETTER WORDS

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