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  Vulcanian

  adjective

  of, relating to, or associated with Vulcan.
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  vulcanian

  adjective

  geology

Vulcanian

American  

[vuhl-kay-nee-uhn] / vʌlˈkeɪ ni ən /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or associated with Vulcan.

2. (lowercase) volcanic.

3. (lowercase) of or relating to metalworking.

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vulcanian British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of Vulcanian

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

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Example Sentences

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Vulcanian

From the loins he came Of Vulcan, and his huge mouth evermore Spewed forth a torrent of Vulcanian flame; 226 Proudly he stalked the earth, and shook the world's fair frame.

From The Æneid of Virgil Translated into English Verse by E. Fairfax Taylor by Edward Fairfax Taylor

This new Achilles, let him take the field, With fated armor, and Vulcanian shield!

From The Aeneid English by Virgil

The sire, his every effort vain, at length Forth to the lofty car, Vulcanian gift, Brings the rash youth.

From The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidus Naso in English blank verse Vols. I & II by J. J. Howard

A sabre, when the warrior press'd to part, I gave, enamell'd with Vulcanian art: A mantle purple-tinged, and radiant vest, Dimension'd equal to his size, express'd Affection grateful to my honour'd guest.

From The Odyssey by Alexander Pope

The cuirass was brought, and suggested to the wits of the Court ingenious allusions to the Vulcanian panoply which Achilles lent to his feebler friend.

From The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3 by Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron Macaulay

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