primeval

The definition of primeval is a person or thing from the earliest times.

(adjective)

An example of primeval is the "Grizzly Giant" sequoia tree in Yosemite; a primeval tree.

See primeval in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of the earliest times or ages; primal; primordial: primeval forests

Origin: < L primaevus (< primus, first: see prime + aevum, an age) + -al

See primeval in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Belonging to the first or earliest age or ages; original or ancient: a primeval forest.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin prīmaevus, early in life

Origin: : prīmus, first; see per¹ in Indo-European roots

Origin: + aevum, age; see aiw- in Indo-European roots

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