Cambrian
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/
- (Canada) IPA(key): /ˈkeɪm.bɹi.ən/, /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/
- Hyphenation: Cam‧bri‧an
Adjective[edit]
Cambrian (comparative more Cambrian, superlative most Cambrian)
- (geology) Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises lower, middle and Furongian epochs from about 542 to 490 million years ago.
- Of or relating to Wales.
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
of or pertaining to the Cambrian geologic period
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of or pertaining to Wales
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Noun[edit]
Cambrian (plural Cambrians)
- Synonym of Walian: a Welsh person, a Welshman or Welshwoman.
Proper noun[edit]
Cambrian
- (geology) The Cambrian period.
Derived terms[edit]
- (geology, adjective, proper noun): Precambrian
Translations[edit]
the Cambrian geologic period
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