vesuvian

/vɛˈsuːviən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to Mount Vesuvius or its eruptions

“The vesuvian ash cloud covered the entire region.”

2. noun

a person or thing from Mount Vesuvius

“The vesuvian from Pompeii shared his story of survival.”

Synonyms

  • eruptive
  • volcanic

Antonyms

  • fissiparous
  • non-eruptive