volcano

US /vɑ:lˈkeɪnoʊ/

UK /vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/

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noun

  • Mountain through which hot liquid earth can erupt
  • A mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth's crust.