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primeval

/ˈpraɪmɪvəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does primeval mean?

adjective

Existing from the beginning of time; dating back to the earliest times. Extremely primitive or savage.

Example

"The primeval forest was untouched for centuries, its ancient trees towering above the undergrowth."

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