Stromboli

[ strom-buh-lee; Italian strawm-baw-lee ]

/ ˈstrɒm bə li; Italian ˈstrɔm bɔ li /

noun

an island off the NE coast of Sicily, in the Lipari group.

an active volcano on this island. 3040 feet (927 meters).

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Examples from the Web for stromboli

At Stromboli we learn the lesson that the explosive force in volcanoes is that of steam.
The Elements of Geology|William Harmon Norton
To the south the rocky island of Stromboli rises from the waves with its ever-burning volcano, like a beacon.
From Pole to Pole|Sven Anders Hedin
"Stromboli sky-rocketing," says the voice of one of the officers on the bridge above.
Round the Wonderful World|G. E. Mitton
When examined by night Stromboli presents a still more curious appearance.
The Wonder Book of Volcanoes and Earthquakes|Edwin J. Houston

Near the island of Vulcano, the volcano Stromboli has been in a state of nearly continuous, mild eruption since early Roman times.
Volcanoes|Robert I. Tilling

British Dictionary definitions for stromboli

Stromboli

/ (ˈstrɒmbəlɪ) /

noun

an island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, in the Lipari Islands off the N coast of Sicily: famous for its active volcano, 927 m (3040 ft) high

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