volcanic

English

/vɒlˈkanɪk/

adj
Definitions
  • Of or pertaining to a volcano or volcanoes
  • Produced by a volcano, or, more generally, by igneous agencies
  • Changed or affected by the heat of a volcano.
  • (figurative) Reminiscent of a volcano; explosive, violent, full of suppressed anger, energy etc.

Etymology

Suffix from English volcano.

Origin

English

volcano

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