an ancient city in SW Italy, of marked Greek character, on the S slope of Vesuvius: buried along with Pompeii by an eruption of the volcano (79 ad). Excavation has uncovered well-preserved streets, houses, etc
Herculaneum in American English
(ˌhɜrkjəˈleɪniəm)
ancient city in S Italy, at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius: buried, together with Pompeii,in a volcanic eruption ( a.d. 79)