Cambrian

/ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/

UK: /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/

KÆM · bɹi · ən (3 syllables)

English Adj

Definition

Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises lower, middle and Furongian epochs from about 542 to 490 million years ago.

Etymology

From Cambria + -an.