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Devonian
(Dev¦on|ian)
Pronunciation:
/dɛˈvəʊnɪən, dɪ-/
adjective
1
relating to Devon.
2
Geology
relating to or denoting the fourth period of the Palaeozoic era, between the Silurian and Carboniferous periods.
noun
1
a native or inhabitant of Devon.
2
(
the Devonian
)
Geology
the Devonian period or the system of rocks deposited during it.
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