"Portlandian" meaning in English

See Portlandian in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Portland + -ian. Named after the Isle of Portland in Dorset where the strata are exposed and have been extensively worked. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|Portland|-ian}} Portland + -ian, {{l|en|Isle of Portland}} Isle of Portland Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Portlandian
  1. (archaic, geology) The Tithonian stage or age, now considered strata about 150 million years old. Wikipedia link: Portland Group (geology) Tags: archaic Categories (topical): Geology
    Sense id: en-Portlandian-en-name-otNul1Ww Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ian Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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