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Caledonian

Cal·e·do·ni·an [ kàllə dṓnee ən ]


noun  (plural Cal·e·do·ni·ans)
Definition:
 
1. Scot: a Scottish person ( literary )

2. geologic era: the era of geologic time in northwestern Europe, 500 million to 395 million years ago, during which many mountains were formed



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of Scotland: relating to Scotland or its people, language, or culture ( literary )

2. of geologic era: relating to the Caledonian era of geologic time

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