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Vesuvius
vuh-SOO-vee-uhs
Vesuvius (name) means an active volcano near Naples, Italy, famous for the eruption in 79 CE that buried Pompeii. Example: “Vesuvius still looms over the Bay of Naples today.”
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An active volcano near Naples, Italy, famous for the eruption in 79 CE that buried Pompeii.
"Vesuvius still looms over the Bay of Naples today."
How to use Vesuvius
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe famous Italian volcano that destroyed Pompeii, and remains active today.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Vesuviuses
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Etymology
From Latin Vesuvius, of uncertain origin.
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What does “Vesuvius” mean?
The word “Vesuvius” means an active volcano near Naples, Italy, famous for the eruption in 79 CE that buried Pompeii. In plain terms, the famous Italian volcano that destroyed Pompeii, and remains active today.
How do you pronounce “Vesuvius”?
“Vesuvius” is pronounced vuh-SOO-vee-uhs (/vəˈsu.vi.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Vesuvius” in a sentence?
Here is “Vesuvius” used in a sentence: “Vesuvius still looms over the Bay of Naples today.”
What part of speech is “Vesuvius”?
“Vesuvius” is a name.
Where does the word “Vesuvius” come from?
The word “Vesuvius” comes from Latin. From Latin Vesuvius, of uncertain origin.
