Etymology

nummulitic

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Today it means: Pertaining to or consisting of nummulites, especially as designating a type of Eocene limestone formation. Full definition →

First used 19th c.
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From nummulite + -ic.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. Pertaining to or consisting of nummulites, especially as designating a type of Eocene limestone formation.

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