"Torridonian" meaning in English

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Proper name

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  1. (geology) A series of Mesoproterozoic to Neoproterozoic arenaceous and argillaceous sedimentary rocks which occur extensively in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. Categories (topical): Geology
    Sense id: en-Torridonian-en-name-a-KlQi3u Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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