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Vesuvius in British English
(vɪˈsuːvɪəs)
noun
a volcano in SW Italy, on the Bay of Naples: first recorded eruption in 79 ad, which destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae; numerous eruptions since then. Average height: 1220 m (4003 ft)
Italian name: Vesuvio (veˈzuːvjo)Vesuvius in American English
(vəˈsuviəs)
active volcano in S Italy, on the Bay of Naples: eruption of a.d. 79 destroyed Pompeii & Herculaneum: c. 4,000 ft (1,219 m)
: It. name Veˈsuvio (vɛˈzuvjɔ) Image ofVesuvius
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