Cuvierian

adjective

Cu·​vie·​ri·​an

(ˈ)k(y)ü¦virēən,

¦k(y)üvē¦ir-

: of or relating to Cuvier or his classification of animals

Word History

Etymology

Georges L. C. Cuvier †1832 French naturalist + English -ian

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