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Pennsylvanian

//ˌpɛn.səlˈveɪ.ni.ən// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, or pertaining to the state of Pennsylvania. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of any of the three geologic epochs (lower, middle and upper) within the Carboniferous period from 318 to 299 million years ago; marked by a high oxygen atmosphere and the rise of reptiles and winged insects. not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    A native or resident of the state of Pennsylvania in the United States of America.
  2. 2
    a native or resident of Pennsylvania wordnet
  3. 3
    Any of the three Pennsylvanian epochs.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Pennsylvania + -an.

Etymology 2

From Pennsylvania + -an.

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