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Definitions

Noun

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

Adjective

1. 1
   Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises lower, middle and upper epochs from about 415 to 360 million years ago. not-comparable
2. 2
   Of or pertaining to the English region of Devon. dated, not-comparable

   "This relic may, perhaps, serve, as a reminder of busier and more prosperous days on this Devonian railway byway."

Proper Noun

1. 1
   The Devonian period.

Synonyms

All synonyms

age of fishesdevonian periodperiodtime

Example

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"This relic may, perhaps, serve, as a reminder of busier and more prosperous days on this Devonian railway byway."

Etymology

From Medieval Latin Devōnia (“Devon”) + -an. By surface analysis, Devon + -ian. Doublet of Dumnonian.

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