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Senonian

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /sɪˈnəʊ.ni.ən/
  • General-American: /səˈnoʊ.ni.ən/
  • rhymes with -əʊniən

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noun

Meaning 1

The final part of the Cretaceous epoch, comprising the Coniacian, Santonian, Campanian and possibly the Maastrichtian ages

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from French sénonien, which was borrowed from Latin Senonēs.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: Sénonien — Translations