Vulcanian

[ vuhl-key-nee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or associated with Vulcan.
2. (lowercase) volcanic.
3. (lowercase) of or relating to metalworking.

vulcanian

/ vʌlˈkeɪnɪən /

adjective

1. geology
   1. of or relating to a volcanic eruption characterized by the explosive discharge of fine ash and large irregular fragments of solidified or viscous lava
   2. a less common word for volcanic

Word History and Origins

Origin of Vulcanian¹

1590–1600; < Latin Vulcāni ( us ) of Vulcan + -an

Word History and Origins

Origin of Vulcanian¹

C17: after Vulcan

Example Sentences

I have no need of Vulcanian arms, of a thousand ships, to meet the Teucrians.

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