Cambrian

From Cambria +‎ -an.

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/

• Audio (Southern England):

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• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/
• (Canada) IPA^(key): /ˈkeɪm.bɹi.ən/, /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/
• Hyphenation: Cam‧bri‧an

Cambrian (comparative more Cambrian, superlative most Cambrian)

1. (geology) Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises lower, middle and Furongian epochs from about 542 to 490 million years ago.
2. Of or relating to Wales.

• Cambrian explosion
• Cambrian Mountains
• Precambrian

Cambrian (plural Cambrians)

1. A Welsh person.

   Synonym: Walian

   Hyponyms: Welshman, Welshwoman

the Cambrian

1. (geology) The Cambrian period.

• Middle Cambrian
• Precambrian

• Appendix:Geologic timescale

• Cambrian on Wikipedia.Wikipedia