Albian
/ˈalbɪən/Geology
adjective
Designating the uppermost stage of the Lower Cretaceous (especially in Europe), above the Aptian and below the Cenomanian; of or relating to this stage.
noun
The Albian stage of the Cretaceous; the strata dating from this stage.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society of London. From Alba, former name of a department of France (now Aube) + -ian, after French Albien.