Albian
1 of 2adjective
Al·bi·an ˈal-bē-ən 
: of or relating to the lowest division of the Upper Cretaceous especially in western Europe and the Mediterranean basin
Albian
2 of 2noun
Al·bi·an ˈal-bē-ən
plural -s
: the Albian series or epoch
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Alb- (probably from Aube, department of France, its type station) + English -ian
First Known Use
Adjective
1846, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1863, in the meaning defined above