Cretaceous Definition & Meaning
cretaceous
- adjective
- abounding in chalk
- of or relating to or denoting the third period of the Mesozoic era
- noun
- from 135 million to 63 million years ago; end of the age of reptiles; appearance of modern insects and flowering plants
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- What does cretaceous mean?
- abounding in chalk of or relating to or denoting the third period of the Mesozoic era from 135 million to 63 million years ago; end of the age of reptiles; appearance of modern insects and flowering plants
- What part of speech is cretaceous?
- Cretaceous is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does cretaceous have?
- Cretaceous has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).