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Meaning of Devonian | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2
dɛˈvəʊ.nɪ.ən

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Español devoniano
Suomi devonikautinen
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.
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See also

devote devoted devotedest devotional devotionless devourable

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