vol·ca·no
 volcano
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- pronunciation:
- val
keI
no
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
volcanoes, volcanos |
| definition: |
an opening in the earth's surface through which melted rock, ash, and gases are forced out.
The explosion of the volcano caused a lot of damage. |
| related words: |
mountain |
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In Roman mythology,
Volcanus was the blacksmith of the Roman gods. He forged thunderbolts from his fire.