Devonian

  1. Adjective.  (geology) of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises lower, middle and upper epochs from about 415 to 360 million years ago.
  2. Adjective.  (chiefly, dated) Of or pertaining to the English region of Devon.
  3. Noun.  (chiefly, dated) A native or inhabitant of the English region of Devon.
  4. Proper noun.  (geology) the Devonian period.

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