Definition for Volcanic

volcanic, adj. [Fr. < L. Vulcān-us; see volcano (-es), n.] (webplay: fire, mountains, seen, smoke).

  1. Active; heated; combustible; explosive; potentially inflammatory; ready to break into flames; [fig.] seemingly stoic; potentially agitated; temporarily covering powerful emotion.
  2. Fuming; thundering; billowing like smoke.

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