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Cambrian.

Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises lower, middle and Furongian epochs from about 542 to 490 million years ago.

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Meaning & usage

adj/ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/Received-Pronunciation/ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/General-American/ˈkeɪm.bɹi.ən/Canada/ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/Canada
  1. Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises lower, middle and Furongian epochs from about 542 to 490 million years ago.

  2. Of or relating to Wales.

Where this word comes from

From Cambria + -an.

noun/ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/Received-Pronunciation/ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/General-American/ˈkeɪm.bɹi.ən/Canada/ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/Canada
  1. A Welsh person.

Where this word comes from

From Cambria + -an.

name/ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/Received-Pronunciation/ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/General-American/ˈkeɪm.bɹi.ən/Canada/ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/Canada
  1. The Cambrian period.

Where this word comes from

From Cambria + -an.

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