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Vesuvius
vuh-SOO-vee-uhs
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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.
Word Forms
Vesuviuses plural
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Etymology
From Latin Vesuvius, of uncertain origin.