Hercynian

adjective

Her·​cyn·​i·​an

(¦)hər¦sinēən

1

: of or relating to an extensive mountain range covered with forests in ancient Germany

2

: of or relating to the folding and mountain building that took place in the eastern hemisphere in late Paleozoic time see Geologic Time Table

Word History

Etymology

Latin Hercynia (silva) Hercynian forest + English -an

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