mississippian

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  1. A geological period extending from from 310 million to 345 million years ago; it was associated with an increase of land areas, the presence of primitive ammonites, and emergence of winged insects; called also Missippian period and Lower Carboniferous period.

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  1. a native or resident of Mississippi
  2. from 345 million to 310 million years ago; increase of land areas; primitive ammonites; winged insects

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