An alternative adjective form relating to the Devonian Period or associated with Devon, England.
A variant form of 'Devonian,' using the Latin-influenced suffix -ic instead of -ian to create an adjective from the place name Devon.
Scientists sometimes prefer '-ic' endings (like 'volcanic' or 'organic') over '-ian,' and 'devonic' shows how English speakers can choose different suffixes to mean almost the same thing.
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