post-cambrian

post-Cam·bri·an

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Definitions of post-cambrian word

adjective post-cambrian Geology. noting or pertaining to a period of the Paleozoic Era, occurring from 570 million to 500 million years ago, when algae and marine invertebrates were the predominant form of life. 1
adjective post-cambrian of or relating to Cambria; Welsh. 1
noun post-cambrian Geology. the Cambrian Period or System. 1
noun post-cambrian a native of Cambria; Welshman. 1

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < Medieval Latin Cambri(a) Wales, Latinization of MWelsh Cymry Wales, literally Welshmen (see Cymry) + -an

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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