Ve·su·vi·an
və-ˈsü-vē-ən 
1
: of, relating to, or resembling the volcano Vesuvius
2
: marked by sudden outbursts
has a Vesuvian temper, but quickly controls himself—
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Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2024
Although archaeologists have found about 300 xenia paintings in Vesuvian cities, the latest stands out for its quality of execution.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 5 July 2023
About 300 of these representations have been found in Vesuvian cities.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 June 2023
The brash Vesuvian sounds of golden-era rap had us by the brain stem.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 5 June 2023
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Adjective
Mars’ volcanoes don’t have Vesuvian outbursts — at least none that scientists have observed.
—Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2024
Although archaeologists have found about 300 xenia paintings in Vesuvian cities, the latest stands out for its quality of execution.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 5 July 2023
About 300 of these representations have been found in Vesuvian cities.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 June 2023
The brash Vesuvian sounds of golden-era rap had us by the brain stem.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 5 June 2023
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“Vesuvian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vesuvian. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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