Definition of Corniferous. Meaning of Corniferous. Synonyms of Corniferous

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Definition of Corniferous

Corniferous
Corniferous Cor*nif"er*ous (k?r-n?f"?r-?s), a. [L. cornu horn + -ferous.] (Geol.) Of or pertaining to the lowest period of the Devonian age. (See the Diagram, under Geology.) The Corniferous period has been so called from the numerous seams of hornstone which characterize the later part of the period, as developed in the State of New York.

Meaning of Corniferous from wikipedia

- The Corniferous Formation is a geologic formation in Michigan. It preserves fossils dating back to the Devonian period. Earth sciences portal Michigan...
- Limestone, this term however is no longer in use. Originally called "Corniferous Limestone" it was defined as the unit between the New Albany Shale and...
- Capricorn, cornea, corneal, corneous, corner, cornicle, corniculate, corniferous, cornification, corniform, cornucopia, quadricorn, quadricornous, tricorn...
- and Kashmir, India. The Bhaderwah-Jai road, which p****es through the corniferous deodar forests of Nakshri, Balote, Bhalara and Chinta Valley connects...
- Capricorn, cornea, corneal, corneous, corner, cornicle, corniculate, corniferous, cornification, corniform, cornucopia, quadricorn, quadricornous, tricorn...
- Capricorn, cornea, corneal, corneous, corner, cornicle, corniculate, corniferous, cornification, corniform, cornucopia, quadricorn, quadricornous, tricorn...
- Ordovician Collingwood Formation Ordovician Cordell Formation Silurian Corniferous Formation Devonian Lucas Formation Devonian Georgian Bay Formation Ordovician...
- Carboniferous Glenshaw Formation Carboniferous ****ning Formation Carboniferous Corniferous Limestone Devonian Corryville Formation Ordovician Cuyahoga Formation...
- Paleogene Clays Ferry Formation Ordovician Copland Coal Carboniferous Corniferous Formation Devonian Corryville Formation Ordovician Drakes Formation Ordovician...
- is not uniformly found at all the places where both the Niagara and Corniferous groups outcrop. It was seen only on Clifty cr**** and Flat Rock, in the...