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DEVONIAN

\dɛvˈə͡ʊni͡ən], \dɛvˈə‍ʊni‍ən], \d_ɛ_v_ˈəʊ_n_iə_n]\

Definitions of DEVONIAN

2011 - English Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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from 345 million to 405 million years ago; dominance of fishes and appearance of amphibians and ammonites

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The age or formation.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Noting a system of geological strata which abound in Devonshire, originally called Old Red Sandstone.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Belonging to the old red sandstone system as found in Devonshire.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

In geol., a name applied to the Old Red Sandstone, as extensively developed in Devonshire.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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