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Illinoian

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English

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Etymology

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From Illinois +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌɪləˈnɔɪən/
  • Hyphenation: Ill‧i‧noi‧an

Adjective

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Illinoian (not comparable)

  1. Alternative form of Illinoisan
  2. (geology) Of or relating to the Illinoian stage.
    the Illinoian glaciation

Noun

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Illinoian (plural Illinoians)

  1. Alternative form of Illinoisan
  2. (geology) A stage of the last Ice Age in North America, lasting from around 190,000 to 130,000 years ago.
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