Meaning Of The Word Vesuvian

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Vesuvian in American English
an early type of match; fusee
of or like Mount Vesuvius; volcanic
adjective: of, pertaining to, or resembling Mount Vesuvius; volcanic
noun: a type of match formerly used for lighting cigars; fusee

vesuvian in British English
noun: (esp formerly) a match for lighting cigars; fusee

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