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vulcanian

Vulcanian (adj) means Of, related to, or created by Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metalwork, considered equivalent to the Greek Hephaestus and several German and Celtic gods.

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Of, related to, or created by Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metalwork, considered equivalent to the Greek Hephaestus and several German and Celtic gods.

Alternative letter-case form of vulcanian, a cuckold.

Alternative letter-case form of vulcanian, of or related to metalwork, blacksmithing, and metallurgy.

Alternative letter-case form of vulcanian, volcanic, of or related to volcanoes and volcanism.

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Etymology

Directly from Latin Vulcāniānus or from Latin Vulcānius + -an within English, from Vulcānus + -iānus (“-ian”) or -ius (“-y: forming adjectives”). In reference to a type or stage of volcanic activity, via Italian Vulcaniano, with specific reference to Giuseppe Mercalli's observations of the 1888–90 eruptions of the Aeolian island Vulcano. Equivalent to Vulcan + -ian. Doublet of volcanian. Compare slightly earlier Middle French vulcanien.

Rhymes for vulcanian

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What is the meaning of vulcanian?

"vulcanian" (adj) means of, related to, or created by Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metalwork, considered equivalent to the Greek Hephaestus and several German and Celtic gods.

What are the different meanings of vulcanian?

"vulcanian" has 3 main meanings: 1. Of, related to, or created by Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metalwork, considered equivalent to the Greek Hephaestus and several German and Celtic gods; 2. Alternative letter-case form of vulcanian, a cuckold; 3. Alternative letter-case form of vulcanian, of or related to metalwork, blacksmithing, and metallurgy.