vesuvian

A slow-burning match formerly used for lighting cigars; a fusee.

Marked by sudden or violent outbursts.

Of or pertaining to Mount Vesuvius, a volcano near Naples; resembling Vesuvius; volcanic.

In mineralogy, same as vesuvianite.

A kind of match, used for lighting cigars, etc.; a fusee. Also Vesuvius.

Of or pertaining to Vesuvius, a volcano near Naples.

Vesuvianite.

A kind of match or fusee for lighting cigars, etc.

a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone