Associations to the word «Pennsylvanian»

Wiktionary

PENNSYLVANIAN, noun. An inhabitant or a resident of the state of Pennsylvania.
PENNSYLVANIAN, noun. (geology) Any of the three Pennsylvanian epochs.
PENNSYLVANIAN, adjective. Of, or pertaining to the state of Pennsylvania.
PENNSYLVANIAN, adjective. (geology) 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.

Dictionary definition

PENNSYLVANIAN, noun. From 310 million to 280 million years ago; warm climate; swampy land.
PENNSYLVANIAN, noun. A native or resident of Pennsylvania.

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