Silurian Definition
Si·lu·rian (si lo̵or′ē ən, sī-)
adjective
- of the Silures
Etymology: because the rocks were first found in an area in SE Wales: see Silures
designating or of the third geologic period of the Paleozoic Era, characterized by the development of coral reefs and small land plants, the first fish with jaws, and the first land arthropods
Silurian Idioms
the Silurian
the Silurian Period or its rocks
Browse dictionary entries near Silurian
- ‹ Silures
- ‹ silty
- ‹ silt
- ‹ siloxane
- ‹ Silone
- ‹ Siloam
- ‹ silo
- ‹ Silly Putty
- ‹ silly
- ‹ Sillitoe, Alan
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