Devonian
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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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See also[edit]
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