Carboniferous

Definition: Meaning of, carboniferous in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌkɑːbəˈnɪfərəs /

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Definition: Meaning of, Carboniferous in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌkɑːbəˈnɪf(ə)rəs /

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Carboniferous used in phrases

Carboniferous period (noun)
1. from 345 million to 280 million years ago
Lower Carboniferous (noun)
1. from 345 million to 310 million years ago; increase of land areas; primitive ammonites; winged insects
Lower Carboniferous period (noun)
1. from 345 million to 310 million years ago; increase of land areas; primitive ammonites; winged insects
Upper Carboniferous (noun)
1. from 310 million to 280 million years ago; warm climate; swampy land
Upper Carboniferous period (noun)
1. from 310 million to 280 million years ago; warm climate; swampy land
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Pronunciation: dʒɒn həʊp ˈfræŋklɪn

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born in 1915 united States historian noted for studies of Black American history