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Definition of etna

etna

/ˈɛt.nə/
Et · na
Plural:etnas
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• noun

1

An active stratovolcano located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, between the cities of Messina and Catania, which is the highest active volcano in Europe.

2

A small, portable heating apparatus consisting of a metal cup or vessel set in a saucer and heated by burning alcohol or methylated spirit, historically used for boiling small amounts of water.

Example

"The Victorian traveler unpacked a brass etna to heat water for tea inside the railway carriage."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Etna. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/etna
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