LACUSTRINE

lacustrine

(adjective) of or relating to or living near lakes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

lacustrine (comparative more lacustrine, superlative most lacustrine)

Of or relating to lakes.

Anagrams

• intracules, rutilances

Source: Wiktionary


La*cus"tral, La*cus"trine, a. Etym: [L. lacus lake: cf. F. lacustral, lacustre.]

Definition: Found in, or pertaining to, lakes or ponds, or growing in them; as, lacustrine flowers. Lacustrine deposits (Geol.), the deposits which have been accumulated in fresh-water areas.

– Lacustrine dwellings. See Lake dwellings, under Lake.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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