Günz

[ gints; German gynts ]

noun
  1. the first stage of the glaciation of Eurasia during the Pleistocene.: Compare Nebraskan (def. 4).

Origin of Günz

1
1905–10; after a region in the Alps; see Würm

Other words from Günz

  • Günz·i·an, adjective

Words Nearby Günz

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British Dictionary definitions for Günz

Günz

/ (ɡʊnts) /


noun
  1. the first major Pleistocene glaciation of the Alps: See also Mindel, Riss, Würm

Origin of Günz

1
named after the river Günz in Germany

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