Devonian

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Etymology[edit]

Devon +‎ -ian. Doublet of Dumnonian.

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Devonian (not comparable)

  1. (geology) of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises lower, middle and upper epochs from about 415 to 360 million years ago
  2. (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.

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Devonian (plural Devonians)

  1. (chiefly dated) A native or inhabitant of the English region of Devon.

Proper noun[edit]

Devonian

  1. (geology) the Devonian period

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