mississippian

• Substantiv, das sich entweder auf einen Einwohner oder eine Person aus dem US-Bundesstaat Mississippi bezieht oder auf eine geologische Periode des Paläozoikums (etwa 345–310 Millionen Jahre), die durch die Ausbreitung von Landmassen, primitive Ammoniten und geflügelte Insekten gekennzeichnet ist.

A proper noun referring either to a native or resident of the U.S. state of Mississippi, or to a geological period of the Paleozoic era (roughly 345–310 million years ago) characterized by expanding land areas, primitive ammonites, and winged insects.

Eigenname

1. Geological periodC2formalscientific

   A subperiod of the Carboniferous period, lasting from about 358.9 to 323.2 million years ago, characterized by widespread shallow seas, the spread of land plants, and the appearance of early winged insects.

   Mississippium

   • The Mississippian period saw the formation of extensive limestone deposits.
   • Fossils from the Mississippian era include primitive ammonites and large ferns.
   • During the Mississippian, vast swampy forests covered much of the land.

2. Person from MississippiB1formalamerican

   A native or inhabitant of the state of Mississippi in the United States.

   Person aus Mississippi

   • She is a proud Mississippian from Jackson.
   • Many Mississippians enjoy the state's rich musical heritage.
   • The festival attracted Mississippians from all over the state.