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Plinian

Syllabification: (Plin·i·an)

Pronunciation: /ˈplīnēan/

Definition of Plinian

adjective

Geology

relating to or denoting a type of volcanic eruption in which a narrow stream of gas and ash is violently ejected from a vent to a height of several miles.