About The Word Corniferous
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Corniferous
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What's The Definition Of Corniferous?Synonyms | Synonyms for Corniferous: Related Terms | Find terms related to Corniferous: See Also | Corniferous In Webster's Dictionary \Cor*nif"er*ous\ (k?r-n?f"?r-?s), a. [L. cornu horn
+ -ferous.] (Geol.)
Of or pertaining to the lowest period of the Devonian age.
(See the Diagram, under {Geology}.) The Corniferous period
has been so called from the numerous seams of hornstone which
characterize the later part of the period, as developed in
the State of New York.
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