Pennsylvanian
/ˌpɛn.sɪlˈveɪ.ni.ən/ · noun
Meaning
- A native or resident of the state of Pennsylvania in the United States of America.
- Of any of the three geologic epochs (lower, middle and upper) within the Carboniferous period from 318 to 299 million years ago; marked by a high oxygen atmosphere and the rise of reptiles and winged insects.
- Any of the three Pennsylvanian epochs.
- Of or pertaining to the state of Pennsylvania.
Etymology / origin
Etymology tree English Penn English sylvan Latin -iader. English -ia English Pennsylvania English -an English Pennsylvanian From Pennsylvania + -an.
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