# Mississippian

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌmɪ.sɪˈsɪ.pi.ən/ · frequency rank #52,497

## Definitions
1. 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.
2. Of, or pertaining to, Mississippi or its culture.

## Etymology
From Mississippi + -an.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/mississippian