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Hercynian

UK
/hɜːˈsɪnɪən/
US
/hɜrˈsɪniən/
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Translation of "hercynian" into Russian

hercynian
Adjective
raiting
UK
/hɜːˈsɪnɪən/
US
/hɜrˈsɪniən/
hercynian
more hercynian Comp.
most hercynian Super.
The Hercynian orogeny was a significant geological event.
Герцинская орогения была значительным геологическим событием.

Definitions

hercynian
Adjective
raiting
UK
/hɜːˈsɪnɪən/
US
/hɜrˈsɪniən/
Relating to or denoting a mountain-building (orogenic) phase in the late Paleozoic era, especially the Devonian and Carboniferous periods, that produced the Variscan (Hercynian) mountain ranges of Europe.
Many of the granitic intrusions in western Europe are of Hercynian age.
Pertaining to the ancient Hercynian Forest of central Europe or to the peoples inhabiting it.
Classical authors described wild animals roaming the vast Hercynian woods.