Definitions for: Vesuvian

[n] a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone

Webster (1913) Definition: Ve*su"vi*an, n.
A kind of match or fusee for lighting cigars, etc.

Ve*su"vi*an, a. [Cf. F. V['e]suvien, It. Vesuviano.]
Of or pertaining to Vesuvius, a volcano near Naples.

Ve*su"vi*an, n. [G. vesuvian. See Vesuvian, a.]
(Min.)
Vesuvianite.

Synonyms: idocrase, vesuvianite

See Also: mineral