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Devonian

//dɪˈvoʊ.ni.ən// adj, name, noun

Definitions

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

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

Etymology 3

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

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