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Definition of Mississippian
1. Noun. From 345 million to 310 million years ago; increase of land areas; primitive ammonites; winged insects.
Exact synonyms: Lower Carboniferous, Lower Carboniferous Period, Missippian Period
Group relationships: Carboniferous, Carboniferous Period
Generic synonyms: Geological Period, Period
Group relationships: Carboniferous, Carboniferous Period
Generic synonyms: Geological Period, Period
2. Noun. A native or resident of Mississippi.
Generic synonyms: American
Definition of Mississippian
1. Adjective. (geology) Of a geologic epoch within the Carboniferous period from about 359 to 318 million years ago; marked by glaciation and the appearance of the first trees. ¹
2. Adjective. Of, or pertaining to, Mississippi or its culture. ¹
3. Proper noun. (geology) The Mississippian epoch. ¹
4. Noun. An inhabitant or a resident of the state of Mississippi. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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