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iˈoʊ li əneo·lian

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Aeolian, Eoliannoun

    a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks

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  1. eolian

    Eolian refers to the process or phenomenon related to the wind's ability to shape the earth's surface. This could include the erosion, transportation, or deposition of materials by the wind. It derives from "Aeolus," the Greek god of the wind. The term is often used in geology and earth science. An example of an eolian process is the formation of sand dunes.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Eolianadjective

    aeolian

  2. Eolianadjective

    formed, or deposited, by the action of wind, as dunes

  3. Etymology: [See olian.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Eolian

    Eolic, Eolipile. Same as Æolian, Æolic, Æolipile.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of eolian in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of eolian in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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