An inhabitant of the Russian region of Perm; specifically, one belonging to a branch of the Finno-Ugric peoples, including Komis and Udmurts, who speak Permic languages.

Pertaining to the Perm region of Russia, or its inhabitants. / Pertaining to their language; Permic.

(geology) The Permian period.

plural of Permian

Synonym of Permian extinction

(evolutionary theory, geology) A volcanic mass extinction at the end of the Permian period 251.9 million years ago.

(evolutionary theory, geology) Synonym of Permian-Triassic extinction