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Meaning of Purbeckian in English:

Purbeckian

Pronunciation /pəːˈbɛkɪən/

noun

Geology

  • A stage in the British Upper Jurassic and Lower Cretaceous, above the Portlandian and below the Wealden, represented by prominent strata at Purbeck.

adjective

Geology

  • Of, relating to, or designating the Purbeckian stage.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in James Dana (1813–1895), geologist, zoologist, and teacher. From the name of Purbeck + -ian, after French purbéckien.