Wenlock

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adjective

Of a geologic epoch within the Silurian period from about 428 to 423 million years ago; marked by the appearance of the first corals.

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Meanings

adjectiveWenlock (not comparable)
  1. not comparablegeographyOf a geologic epoch within the Silurian period from about 428 to 423 million years ago; marked by the appearance of the first corals.
proper noun
  1. geographyThe Wenlock epoch.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
wenlockian

Translations

Estonian wenlock
  • wenlockWenlock epoch
Greek Βενλόκια
  • Βενλόκια (Venlókia)Wenlock epoch
Cite this entry
APA

Wenlock. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Wenlock

MLA

“Wenlock.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Wenlock. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Wenlock,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Wenlock.

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