Silurian
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Etymology
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Adjective
Silurian (comparative more Silurian, superlative most Silurian)
- (geology) Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises the Llandovery, Wenlock, Ludlow and Pridoli epochs from about 439 to 409 million years ago.
- 1887, R. A. Murray, Victoria. Geology and Physical Geography, page 126:
- In some places, however, quartz reefs, payably auriferous while in Silurian rock, have been followed down to subjacent granite, and have there been found to thin out and become unprofitable […]
- (archaeology) Of or related to the Silures, a pre-Roman British tribe.
Translations
of period from 439 to 409 million years ago
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Noun
Silurian (plural Silurians)
- A member of the Silures, an ancient tribe of Britannia.
Proper noun
Silurian
- (geology) The Silurian period.
Translations
Silurian period
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