mississippian

• Nom propre se rapportant soit à un habitant ou originaire de l'État américain du Mississippi, soit à une période géologique de l'ère paléozoïque (environ 345 à 310 millions d'années), caractérisée par l'expansion des terres, des ammonoïdes primitifs et des insectes ailés.

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.

nom propre

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.

   Mississippien

   • 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.

   Mississippien

   • 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.