Cambrian

== English == === Etymology === From Cambria + -an. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/ (Canada) IPA(key): /ˈkeɪm.bɹi.ən/, /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/ Hyphenation: Cam‧bri‧an === Adjective === Cambrian (comparative more Cambrian, superlative most Cambrian) (geology) Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises lower, middle and Furongian epochs from about 542 to 490 million years ago. Of or relating to Wales. ==== Derived terms ==== Cambrian explosion Cambrian Mountains Precambrian ==== Translations ==== === Noun === Cambrian (plural Cambrians) A Welsh person. Synonym: Walian Hyponyms: Welshman, Welshwoman === Proper noun === the Cambrian (geology) The Cambrian period. ==== Derived terms ==== Middle Cambrian Precambrian ==== Translations ==== === See also === Appendix:Geologic timescale === Further reading === Cambrian on Wikipedia.Wikipedia