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vulcan

/ˈvʌlkən/ noun · British & US
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What does vulcan mean?

noun

A person from or native to the Roman province of Dacia, now in Romania, or a person of Dacian descent. In science fiction, a member of an alien species in the Star Trek universe.

Example

"The Roman historian described the Dacians as fierce warriors, but also skilled craftsmen, like the vulcan who forged the intricate metalwork."

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