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herculaneum

Her·cu·la·ne·um
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hur-kyuh-ley-nee-uh m]
    • /ˌhɜr kyəˈleɪ ni əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hur-kyuh-ley-nee-uh m]
    • /ˌhɜr kyəˈleɪ ni əm/

Definitions of herculaneum word

  • noun herculaneum an ancient city in SW Italy, on the Bay of Naples: buried along with Pompeii by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in a.d. 79; partially excavated. 1
  • noun herculaneum 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 0
  • noun herculaneum ancient city in S Italy, at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius: buried, together with Pompeii, in a volcanic eruption ( a.d. 79) 0
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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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  • pompeian

    of or relating to Pompeii, or its culture.

  • pompeii

    an ancient city in SW Italy, on the Bay of Naples: it was buried along with Herculaneum by an eruption of nearby Mount Vesuvius in a.d. 79; much of the city has been excavated.

  • vesuvius

    Mount, an active volcano in SW Italy, near Naples. Its eruption destroyed the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum a.d. 79. About 3900 feet (1190 meters).
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