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1. (adj.) Triassic
noting or pertaining to a period of the Mesozoic Era, occurring from 230 million to 190 million years ago and characterized by the advent of dinosaurs and coniferous forests.
Etymology: (1835–45; Trias the three-part series of strata characterizing the period (< G < Gk triás; see triad ) + -ic)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) Triassic, Triassic period
from 230 million to 190 million years ago; dinosaurs, marine reptiles; volcanic activity
2. (adj) Triassic
of or relating to or denoting the first period of the Mesozoic era
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) Triassic
of the age of, or pertaining to, the Trias
2. (noun) Triassic
the Triassic formation
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