Mindel

British

/ ˈmɪndəl /

noun

the second major Pleistocene glaciation of Alpine Europe See also Günz Riss Würm

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Etymology

Origin of Mindel

C20: named after the River Mindel, in Bavaria, Germany

Example Sentences

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Jenna Mindel of Christianity Today argued in November that, while Gen Zers aren't going to church in large numbers, "young adults are flocking to virtual spaces rather than physical ones."

From Salon • May 5, 2025

The cause was colon cancer, said his manager, Allan Mindel.

From Washington Post • Jun. 7, 2021

Williams died Friday at his home in Los Angeles after a battle with colon cancer, his manager Allan Mindel said Sunday.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2021

Tearing off a shred for himself, Mr. Mindel stood to salute the room before sending the confection around for others to share.

From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2016

Penck recognises four periods of glaciation during the pleistocene period, which he has named after typical areas, the Günz, Mindel, Riss and Würm.

From Man, Past and Present by Haddon, Alfred Court

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