3 entries under this word

Cambrian

Căm'-bri-an, a.

adjective

a. (Geog.) Pertaining to Cambria, or Wales.

Cambrian system (Geol.), the lowest subdivision of the rocks of the Silurian or Molluscan age;—sometimes described as inferior to the Silurian, as found in Cambria or Wales. Dana.

Căm'bri-an, n.

noun

n. (Geog.) An inhabitant or a native of Cambria, or Wales; a Welshman.

Căm'bri-an, a.

adjective

a. Pertaining to Cumberland, England, or to a system of rocks found there.

Cambrian system (Geol.), the slate or graywacke system of rocks, now included in the Cambrian or Silurian system;—so called because most prominent at Cumberland.