ηφαίστειο

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Greek

Etymology

From the (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Ancient Greek ἡφαιστεῖον (hēphaisteîon).

Pronunciation

Noun

ηφαίστειο (ifaísteion (plural ηφαίστεια)

  1. (geology) volcano
  2. (figuratively) bombshell (woman:short tempered or highly attractive)
  3. (figuratively) explosive situation

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