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单词 Neocomian
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Definition of Neocomian in English:

Neocomian

adjective ˌniːə(ʊ)ˈkəʊmɪən
Geology
  • Of, relating to, or designating the oldest part of the Lower Cretaceous period, or the series of rocks laid down at that time (originally specifically in Switzerland and France).

noun ˌniːə(ʊ)ˈkəʊmɪən
Geology
  • Frequently with the. The Neocomian period; the series of rocks laid down during this time.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Geological Society of London. From French Néocomien from post-classical Latin Neocomium (from ancient Greek νέος new + κώμη village + -ium), Latinized form of Neuchâtel, the name of a city in the Jura mountains of Switzerland + French -en.

Definition of Neocomian in US English:

Neocomian

adjectiveˌniːə(ʊ)ˈkəʊmɪən
Geology
  • Of, relating to, or designating the oldest part of the Lower Cretaceous period, or the series of rocks laid down at that time (originally specifically in Switzerland and France).

nounˌniːə(ʊ)ˈkəʊmɪən
Geology
  • Frequently with the. The Neocomian period; the series of rocks laid down during this time.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Geological Society of London. From French Néocomien from post-classical Latin Neocomium (from ancient Greek νέος new + κώμη village + -ium), Latinized form of Neuchâtel, the name of a city in the Jura mountains of Switzerland + French -en.

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