volcano

English

/vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/, /vɑlˈkeɪnoʊ/

noun
Definitions
  • A vent or fissure on the surface of a planet (usually in a mountainous form) with a magma chamber attached to the mantle of a planet or moon, periodically erupting forth lava and volcanic gases onto the surface.
  • A form of firework.

Etymology

Derived from Italian vulcano derived from French volcan (volcano) derived from Latin Vulcanus (Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metalworking, god of fire).

Origin

Latin

Vulcanus

Gloss

Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metalworking, god of fire

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