Vulcanian

vulcanian

1. Of or pertaining to vulcan; made by Vulcan; hence, of or pertaining to works in iron or other metals. Ingenious allusions to the Vulcanian panoply which achilles lent to his feebler friend. (Macaulay)

2. (Science: geology) volcanic.

Origin: L. Vulcanius.

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