English Explanatory Dictionary

Cambrian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises lower, middle and Furongian epochs from about 542 to 490 million years ago.
  2. Of or relating to Wales.
noun
  1. A Welsh person.
name
  1. The Cambrian period.

Pronunciation

/ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Cambrian.wav /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/ /ˈkeɪm.bɹi.ən/

Word forms

Cambrian more Cambrian most Cambrian Cambrians the Cambrian

Etymology

From Cambria + -an.

Synonyms

Walian

Derived words

Cambrian explosion Cambrian Mountains Precambrian Middle Cambrian
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