Definition of Vesuvian

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

Exact synonyms: Idocrase, Vesuvianite
Generic synonyms: Mineral

Definition of Vesuvian

1. a. Of or pertaining to Vesuvius, a volcano near Naples.

2. n. Vesuvianite.

3. n. A kind of match or fusee for lighting cigars, etc.

4. a. Of or pertaining to Vesuvius, a volcano near Naples.

5. n. Vesuvianite.

6. n. A kind of match or fusee for lighting cigars, etc.

Definition of Vesuvian

1. Noun. Someone from, or pertaining to, Mount Vesuvius. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Vesuvian

1. a mineral [n -S]

Medical Definition of Vesuvian

1. Vesuvianite. Origin: G. Vesuvian. See Vesuvian. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vesuvian

vestpocket
vestral
vestries
vestry
vestryman
vestrymen
vestrywoman
vests
vestural
vesture
vestured
vesturer
vesturers
vestures
vesturing
vesuvian (current term)
vesuvian jade
vesuvianite
vesuvianite jade
vesuvianites
vesuvians
vesuvin
vesuvine
vesuvines
veszelyite
vet
vetala
vetch
vetches
vetchier

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