mississippian

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. (geology) Of a geologic epoch within the Carboniferous period from about 359 to 318 million years ago; marked by glaciation and the appearance of the first trees.

2. Of, or pertaining to, Mississippi or its culture.

noun

1. from 345 million to 310 million years ago; increase of land areas; primitive ammonites; winged insects

Definition categories: time

2. a native or resident of Mississippi

Definition categories: person, american