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Meaning of Devonian | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2

/dɛˈvəʊ.nɪ.ən/

Definitions

Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises lower, middle and upper epochs from about 415 to 360 million years ago.
not-comparable
Of or pertaining to the English region of Devon.
dated, not-comparable

Equivalents

Español devoniano

Français Dévonien

Italiano devoniano

Examples

“This relic may, perhaps, serve, as a reminder of busier and more prosperous days on this Devonian railway byway.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

devote devoted devotedest devotional devotionless devourable