Illinoian

English

Etymology

From Illinois +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌɪləˈnɔɪən/
  • Hyphenation: Ill‧i‧noi‧an

Adjective

Illinoian (not comparable)

  1. Alternative form of Illinoisan.
  2. (geology) Of or relating to the Illinoian stage.
    the Illinoian glaciation

Noun

Illinoian (plural Illinoians)

  1. Alternative form of Illinoisan.
  2. (geology) A stage of the last Ice Age in North America, lasting from around 190,000 to 130,000 years ago.
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