etna

Everyday

(a name) Etna, or Mount Etna, is a large, active volcano on the island of Sicily in southern Italy; it is the highest active volcano in Europe outside the Caucasus. tree →

In the lessons

In geography lessons on volcanoes and Italy, Etna is a famous example of an active volcano that often erupts, while people still farm and live on its slopes because the volcanic soil is very rich. Phrases: «Mount Etna», «Etna erupted».

Examples

• Mount Etna is on the island of Sicily. tree →
• Etna erupts quite often, sending lava down its sides. tree →
• Farmers grow grapes and oranges on Etna's rich soil. tree →
• We watched a video of Etna glowing at night. tree →
• Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. tree →
• Ash from Etna closed the airport for a day. tree →
• There was a temple on Mount Etna erected in his honour, which none but the pure and virtuous were permitted to enter. tree →

Note

A name, written with a capital E. Not an ordinary English word. Height is about 3,300 metres, but it changes with eruptions.