Illinoian

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Illinois +‎ -an.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌɪləˈnɔɪən/
  • Hyphenation: Ill‧i‧noi‧an

Adjective[edit]

Illinoian (not comparable)

  1. Alternative form of Illinoisan
  2. (geology) Of or relating to the Illinoian stage.
    the Illinoian glaciation

Noun[edit]

Illinoian (plural Illinoians)

  1. Alternative form of Illinoisan
  2. (geology) A stage of the last Ice Age in North America, lasting from around 190,000 to 130,000 years ago.
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