Günz

[ gints; German gynts ]

noun

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

Günz

/ ɡʊnts /

noun

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

Other Words From

• Günzi·an adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Günz¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Günz¹

named after the river Günz in Germany