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vulcan Definition and Meaning in English (vulcan definition)

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Vulcan definition: In Roman mythology, Vulcan is the god of fire, volcanoes, metalworking, and the forge.

Definitions of Vulcan

  1. 1noun

    In Roman mythology, Vulcan is the god of fire, volcanoes, metalworking, and the forge.

  2. 2noun

    A member of an extraterrestrial humanoid species from the planet Vulcan in the Star Trek science fiction universe, known for their logic and suppression of emotions.

  3. 3noun

    A hypothetical planet once believed to exist between Mercury and the Sun, proposed to explain anomalies in Mercury's orbit.

Example Sentences

“Vulcan was often depicted with a hammer and anvil, symbolizing his craft.”

“Spock, a famous character from Star Trek, is half Vulcan.”

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