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Webster 1913 Edition
Cambrian
Cam′bri-an
,Adj.
1.
(Geog.)
Of or pertaining to Cambria or Wales.
2.
(Geol.)
Of or pertaining to the lowest subdivision of the rocks of the Silurian or Molluscan age; – sometimes described as inferior to the Silurian. It is named from its development in Cambria or Wales. See the Diagram under
Geology
. Cam′bri-an
,Noun.
1.
A native of Cambria or Wales.
2.
(Geol.)
The Cambrian formation.
Definition 2024
Cambrian
Cambrian
English
Adjective
Cambrian (comparative more Cambrian, superlative most Cambrian)
- (geology) Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises lower, middle and Furongian epochs from about 542 to 490 million years ago.
- Of or relating to Wales.
Translations
of or pertaining to the Cambrian geologic period
of or pertaining to Wales
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Noun
Cambrian (plural Cambrians)
- A Welsh person.
Translations
a Welsh person
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Proper noun
Cambrian
- (geology) The Cambrian period.
Translations
the Cambrian geologic period
Derived terms
- (geology, adjective, proper noun): Precambrian
See also
- Appendix:Geologic timescale