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vol·ca·no

volcano

 
pronunciation:
val keI no
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part of speech: noun
inflections: volcanoes, volcanos
definition 1: an opening in the earth's crust through which melted rock, ash, and gases are forced out.
definition 2: a mountain or hill made from melted rock that builds up around such an opening.
 
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In Roman mythology, Volcanus was the blacksmith of the Roman gods. He forged thunderbolts from his fire.
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include the study of volcanoes
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some actions of volcanos
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some parts of volcanos