vɔlˈkɑ̃

Definitions

1. noun

A type of volcano found in the Mediterranean area, particularly in Italy, characterized by a steep conical shape and typically composed of lava flows.

“The ancient Romans built their city on the slopes of a dormant volcán.”

2. noun

An obsolete term for a volcano in general, especially one that is not erupting.

“The ancient Greeks believed that the gods lived on the summit of a volcán.”