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devonian Definition and Meaning in English (devonian definition)

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Devonian definition: Relating to or denoting the fourth period of the Paleozoic era, between the Silurian and Carboniferous periods, characterized by the diversification of fish and the emergence of the first forests on land.

Definitions of Devonian

  1. 1adjective

    Relating to or denoting the fourth period of the Paleozoic era, between the Silurian and Carboniferous periods, characterized by the diversification of fish and the emergence of the first forests on land.

  2. 2noun

    The Devonian period itself, a geological time interval lasting from approximately 419 to 359 million years ago.

Example Sentences

scientific

“Many important fossil discoveries from the Devonian period include early fish and primitive land plants.”

geological

“The Devonian rocks in this region are rich in marine fossils.”

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Devonian definition: Relating to or denoting the fourth period of the Paleozoic era, between the Silurian and Carboniferous periods, characterized by the diversification of fish and the emergence of the first forests on land.
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'Devonian' translates to 'devonian' in English. Devonian definition: Relating to or denoting the fourth period of the Paleozoic era, between the Silurian and Carboniferous periods, characterized by the diversification of fish and the emergence of the first forests on land.
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