Cambrian
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/
- (Canada) IPA(key): /ˈkeɪm.bɹi.ən/, /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/
- Hyphenation: Cam‧bri‧an
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.
Derived terms
- Cambrian explosion
- Cambrian Mountains
Translations
of or pertaining to the Cambrian geologic period
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of or pertaining to Wales
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Noun
Cambrian (plural Cambrians)
- A Welsh person.
- Synonym: Walian
- Hyponyms: Welshman, Welshwoman
Proper noun
Cambrian
- (geology) The Cambrian period.
Derived terms
- (geology, adjective, proper noun): Precambrian
Translations
the Cambrian geologic period
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See also
- Appendix:Geologic timescale