(Roman mythology) god of fire and metal working; counterpart of Greek Hephaestus
An inhabitant of the planet Vulcan.
The god of volcanoes and fire, especially the forge, also the patron of all craftsmen, principally blacksmiths. The Roman counterpart of Hephaestus.
An inhabited planet, the homeworld of the Vulcan species.
The word comes from Classical Latin Vulcānus, likely derived from an Etruscan source with an unknown original meaning. It entered English via Middle English and shares roots with related terms like "volcano."