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Peperino

{

Pep′e-rine

, ‖

Pepˊe-ri′no

, }
Noun.
[It.
peperino
, L.
piper
pepper. So called on account of its color.]
(Geol.)
A volcanic rock, formed by the cementing together of sand, scoria, cinders, etc.

Definition 2024


peperino

peperino

English

Noun

peperino (countable and uncountable, plural peperinos)

  1. (geology) A light, porous volcanic rock composed of small grains of sand etc.

Italian

Noun

peperino m (plural peperini)

  1. (geology) peperino
  2. live wire (high-spirited person)

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