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Vesuvian

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Noun

1. idocrase, vesuvian, vesuvianite

a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone

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Vesuvian

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noun
1. 
(esp formerly) a match for lighting cigars; fusee
2.  another name for vesuvianite

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Vesuvian

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adjective
1. 
of or like Mount Vesuvius; volcanic
noun
2.  [v-]
an early type of match; fusee

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Vesuvian

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n.
A slow-burning match formerly used for lighting cigars; a fusee.
adj.
Marked by sudden or violent outbursts: a vesuvian temper.

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