Silurian

English

Etymology

From Latin Silurēs +‎ -ian.

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /saɪˈlʊəɹ.iː.ən/
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Adjective

Silurian (comparative more Silurian, superlative most Silurian)

  1. (geology) Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises the Llandovery, Wenlock, Ludlow and Pridoli epochs from about 439 to 409 million years ago.
    • 1887, R. A. Murray, Victoria. Geology and Physical Geography, page 126:
      In some places, however, quartz reefs, payably auriferous while in Silurian rock, have been followed down to subjacent granite, and have there been found to thin out and become unprofitable […]
  2. (archaeology) Of or related to the Silures, a pre-Roman British tribe.

Translations

Noun

Silurian (plural Silurians)

  1. A member of the Silures, an ancient tribe of Britannia.

Proper noun

Silurian

  1. (geology) The Silurian period.

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See also
  • Appendix:Geologic timescale
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