avernian
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Synonyms: ivernian, aversion, aeonian, vermian, aerian, falernian, javertian, haversian, evernia, avernal, avenin
Antonyms: ivernian, aversion, aeonian, vermian, aerian, falernian, javertian, haversian, evernia, avernal, avenin
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Adjective
- Of or pertaining to [[Avernus]], a lake of [[Campania]], in [[Italy]], famous for its [[poisonous]] [[vapor]]s, which ancient writers fancied were so [[malignant]] as to kill birds flying over it. It was represented by the poets to be connected with the [[infernal]] regions.
Proper noun
- {{lb|en|geology}} A European land mammal age from 29.2 to 23.03 million years ago, a subdivision of the [[Oligocene]].
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