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Devonian


Definition of Devonian

adjective

  • 1relating to Devon.
  • 2 Geology relating to or denoting the fourth period of the Palaeozoic era, between the Silurian and Carboniferous periods.
  • The Devonian period lasted from about 409 to 363 million years ago. During this period fish became abundant, the first amphibians evolved, and the first forests appeared

noun

  • 1a native or inhabitant of Devon.
  • 2 (the Devonian) Geology the Devonian period or the system of rocks deposited during it.

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