Danian

adjective

Da·​ni·​an

ˈdānēən

: of or relating to a subdivision of the European Cretaceous

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin Dania Denmark, where typical formations are found (from Late Latin Dani Danes—of Germanic origin; akin to Old Norse Danr Dane—+ Latin -ia -y) + English -an

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