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vulcanian

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Vul⋅ca⋅ni⋅an

  [vuhl-key-nee-uhn]
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–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or associated with Vulcan.
2. (lowercase) volcanic.
3. (lowercase) of or pertaining to metalworking.
Origin:
1590–1600; < L Vulcāni(us) of Vulcan + -an
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vul·ca·ni·an   (vŭl-kā'nē-ən)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or originating from an explosive volcanic eruption.

  2. Vulcanian Roman Mythology Of or relating to Vulcan.

  3. Of or relating to metalworking or craft.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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