Stromboli
Americannoun
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an island off the NE coast of Sicily, in the Lipari group.
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an active volcano on this island. 3,040 feet (927 meters).
noun
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On the Aeolian islands of Alicudi, Filicudi, Panarea and Stromboli, a plan for four new desalination plants proposed by the local municipality is proving divisive.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
At the corner, Dan Brennan and Jim Lahey, a couple of youthful Yankees fans, are eating slices from Stromboli Pizza, taking a break from a nearby sports bar that isn’t filled with Dodgers fans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2024
A volcano on Italy's Stromboli island has erupted, releasing a huge plume of smoke into the air and lava into the sea.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2022
Stromboli locks Pinocchio in a cage, and the puppet is unable to escape, even with the help of Jiminy Cricket.
From Fox News ● Feb. 9, 2020
Captain Barnaby said he was certain it was old Booty, which he saw running over Stromboli and into the flames of Hell.
From Notes and Queries, Number 70, March 1, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by George Bell
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