Associations to the word «Carboniferous»

Wiktionary

CARBONIFEROUS, adjective. (geology) of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises the lower, middle and upper Mississippian and lower, middle and upper Pennsylvanian epochs from about 345 to 280 million years ago, when coal was laid down
CARBONIFEROUS, proper noun. (geology) the Carboniferous period
CARBONIFEROUS, adjective. Containing or producing carbon

Dictionary definition

CARBONIFEROUS, noun. From 345 million to 280 million years ago.
CARBONIFEROUS, adjective. Of or relating to the Carboniferous geologic era; "carboniferous rock system".
CARBONIFEROUS, adjective. Relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon.

Wise words

Four things come not back. The spoken word, the sped arrow, the past life, ad the neglected opportunity.
Arabian Proverb