Cretaceous

  1. Proper noun.  (geology) The geologic period within the Mesozoic era that comprises lower and upper epochs from about 146 to 65 million years ago.
  2. Adjective.  Of or relating to chalk.
  3. Adjective.  Consisting of chalk.

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