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volcano Definition


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volcano
noun volcanoes
    1. Any of various vents in the Earth's crust through which magma is or has previously been forced out onto the surface, forming various structures but usually taking the form of a conical hill due to the build up of solidified lava.
    2. A situation or person likely to erupt into anger or violence.
Etymology: 17c: Italian, from Latin Vulcanus Roman god of fire.



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