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Turonian
adjective
Tu·ro·ni·an
\t(y)üˈrōnēən\
Definition of Turonian
: of, relating to, or constituting a subdivision of the European Cretaceous
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Origin and Etymology of turonian
French turonien of Tours, from Late Latin Turoni Tours, France (from Latin Turones, Turoni, a people of ancient Gaul) + French -en -an
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