Illinoian

Illinoian
/il'euh noy"euhn/, n.
1. Geol. the third stage of the glaciation of North America during the Pleistocene.
2. Illinoisan.
adj.
3. Geol. of or pertaining to the Illinoian stage.
4. Illinoisan.
[1825-35, Amer.; ILLINOI(S) + -AN]

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