(n)a historical plateau region in northwestern Romania that is separated from the rest of the country by the Transylvanian Alps; originally part of Hungary; incorporated into Romania at the end of World War I
prop. n. The geological period from 280 million to 310 million years ago; -- it was characterized by a warm climate and abundance of swampy land. Syn. -- Pennsylvanian period, Upper Carboniferous, Upper Carboniferous period. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. A resident of the state of Pennsylvania. [ WordNet 1.5 ]