This week's theme: eponyms (words coined after people's names). Vulcanian (vul-KAY-nee-uhn) adjective
Relating to a volcanic eruption; volcanic. Relating to metalworking. The word is coined after Vulcan, the god of fire and metalworking in Roman mythology. Other terms derived from his name are volcano and vulcanization, the process of treating rubber with sulfur and heat to make it more durable. -Anu Garg (gargATwordsmith.org) "[Cinq Chansons] is a random-sounding score with little sense of line and form; it is not even invigorated by the occasional Vulcanian show of violence that adds interest (however temporary) to the typical solo percussion fantasia." Arthur Kaptainis; CD Reflects Vivier's Best, Worst; The Montreal Gazette (Canada); May 21, 1988. Sponsored by: Another quiet moment after your AWAD. Photos and quotes daily, Dogs on Saturday, Nature on Sunday. Free email service. http://thedailybuzzz.com Try an awesome stress reliever: Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty! In adult-sized handfuls and amazing colors, http://puttyworld.com ............................................................................ Emancipation from the bondage of the soil is no freedom for the tree. -Rabindranath Tagore, philosopher, author, songwriter, painter, educator, composer, Nobel laureate (1861-1941) Looking for a word/quotation previously featured in AWAD? Archives are at http://wordsmith.org/awad/archives.html Pronunciation: http://wordsmith.org/words/vulcanian.wav http://wordsmith.org/words/vulcanian.ram Permalink: http://wordsmith.org/words/vulcanian.html This message was sent to "[email protected]".
