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ae⋅on

  [ee-uhn, ee-on]
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–noun
1. (in Gnosticism) one of a class of powers or beings conceived as emanating from the Supreme Being and performing various functions in the operations of the universe.
2. eon.
Origin:
1640–50; < LL < Gk ain space of time, age
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e⋅on

  [ee-uhn, ee-on]
–noun
1. an indefinitely long period of time; age.
2. the largest division of geologic time, comprising two or more eras.
3. Astronomy. one billion years.
Also, aeon.

Origin:
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ae·on   (ē'ŏn', ē'ən)   
n.  Variant of eon.
e·on also ae·on   (ē'ŏn', ē'ən)   
n.  

  1. An indefinitely long period of time; an age.

  2. The longest division of geologic time, containing two or more eras.


[Late Latin aeōn, from Greek aiōn; see aiw- in Indo-European roots.]
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eon   (ē'ŏn')  Pronunciation Key 
The longest division of geologic time, containing two or more eras.
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