Variscan
Pronunciation: /vəˈrɪsk(ə)n/
Definition of Variscan
adjective
Geology- another term for Hercynian.
Origin:
early 20th century: from Latin Varisci (the name of a Germanic tribe) + -an
early 20th century: from Latin Varisci (the name of a Germanic tribe) + -an
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