adj
vulcanian
Vulcanian (adj) means belonging to, connected with, or made by Vulcan, the Roman deity of fire and metalworking, identified with the Greek god Hephaestus and various Germanic and Celtic gods.
adj
1
Belonging to, connected with, or made by Vulcan, the Roman deity of fire and metalworking, identified with the Greek god Hephaestus and various Germanic and Celtic gods.
2
An alternative letter-case form of vulcanian, a cuckold.
3
An alternative letter-case form of vulcanian, of or related to metalwork, blacksmithing, and metallurgy.
4
An 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.
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What is the meaning of vulcanian?
"vulcanian" (adj) means belonging to, connected with, or made by Vulcan, the Roman deity of fire and metalworking, identified with the Greek god Hephaestus and various Germanic and Celtic gods.
What is another word for vulcanian?
Other words for "vulcanian" include volcanian.
What are the different meanings of vulcanian?
"vulcanian" has 3 main meanings: 1. Belonging to, connected with, or made by Vulcan, the Roman deity of fire and metalworking, identified with the Greek god Hephaestus and various Germanic and Celtic gods; 2. An alternative letter-case form of vulcanian, a cuckold; 3. An alternative letter-case form of vulcanian, of or related to metalwork, blacksmithing, and metallurgy.
