volcano
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/vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
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/vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/
relating to volcanoes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'volcano' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'vulcano,' which was derived from Latin 'Vulcanus,' the name of the Roman god of fire.
Historical Evolution
'vulcano' transformed into the English word 'volcano' during the 17th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the god of fire, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a geological formation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
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