Ypresian
Pronunciation
Origin
From the French ypresien, from Ypres + -ien; equivalent to Ypres + -ian; compare yperite.
Full definition of Ypresian
Proper noun
Ypresian
(plural Ypresians)- (geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Eocene epoch
Adjective
Ypresian
- (geology) Of or pertaining to a geological epoch, the oldest age or lowest stratigraphic stage of the Eocene.