volcanic
[ vol-kan-ik ]
/ vɒlË?kæn ɪk /
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Letâs start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word âbracketâ?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word âbraguetteâ for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word âbaguetteâ for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word âraquetteâ for a netted bat.
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British Dictionary definitions for volcanic
volcanic
/ (vÉlË?kænɪk) /
adjective
of, relating to, produced by, or characterized by the presence of volcanoesa volcanic region
suggestive of or resembling an erupting volcanoa volcanic era
another word for extrusive (def. 2)
Derived forms of volcanic
volcanically, adverbvolcanicity (ËvÉlkÉË?nɪsɪtɪ), nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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