Ypresian

//iːˈpɹɛz.i.ən// adj, name

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to a geological epoch, the oldest age or lowest stratigraphic stage of the Eocene. not-comparable
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A subdivision of the Eocene epoch

Etymology

From the French ypresien, from Ypres + -ien; equivalent to Ypres + -ian; compare yperite.

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