mississippian

/M IH0 S IH0 S IH1 P IY0 AH0 N/
adjective
  1. 1

    Of, or pertaining to, Mississippi or its culture.

  2. 2

    (geology) Of a geologic epoch within the Carboniferous period from about 359 to 318 million years ago; marked by glaciation and the appearance of the first trees.

noun
  1. 1

    A native or resident of the state of Mississippi in the United States of America.

  2. 2

    (geology) The Mississippian epoch.