Hercynian
adjective
Her·cyn·i·an
(¦)hər¦sinēən
1
: of or relating to an extensive mountain range covered with forests in ancient Germany
2
: of or relating to the folding and mountain building that took place in the eastern hemisphere in late Paleozoic time see Geologic Time Table
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“Hercynian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hercynian. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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