Associations to the word «Silurian»

Wiktionary

SILURIAN, adjective. (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.
SILURIAN, adjective. (archaeology) Of or related to the Silures, a pre-Roman British tribe.
SILURIAN, proper noun. (geology) The Silurian period.

Dictionary definition

SILURIAN, noun. From 425 million to 405 million years ago; first air-breathing animals.

Wise words

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