Devonian
See also: devonian
English edit
Etymology edit
Devon + -ian. Doublet of Dumnonian.
Pronunciation edit
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Adjective edit
Devonian (not comparable)
- (geology) of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises lower, middle and upper epochs from about 415 to 360 million years ago
- (chiefly dated) Of or pertaining to the English region of Devon.
- 1950 October, G. L. Huxley, “The Westleigh Tramway”, in Railway Magazine, page 735:
- This relic may, perhaps, serve, as a reminder of busier and more prosperous days on this Devonian railway byway.
Translations edit
of period from 415 to 360 million years ago
Noun edit
Devonian (plural Devonians)
Proper noun edit
Devonian
- (geology) the Devonian period
Translations edit
Devonian period
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