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Mississippian

//ˌmɪ.sɪˈsɪ.pi.ən// adj, name, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a geologic epoch within the Carboniferous period from about 359 to 318 million years ago; marked by glaciation and the appearance of the first trees. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of, or pertaining to, Mississippi or its culture. not-comparable

    "She had come to Mississippi with her Mississippian husband, who turned out to be a clumsy pyramid-scheme con artist."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The Mississippian epoch.
Noun
  1. 1
    A native or resident of the state of Mississippi in the United States of America.
  2. 2
    a native or resident of Mississippi wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Mississippi + -an.

Etymology 2

From Mississippi + -an.

Etymology 3

From Mississippi + -an.

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