LIAS

Etymology

Noun

lias (uncountable)

A type of blue limestone present in parts of southern England and Wales.

Alternative letter-case form of Lias

Anagrams

• Alis, Isla, LISA, Lisa, SAIL, SiAl, ails, lais, sail, sial

Noun

LIAs

plural of LIA

Anagrams

• Alis, Isla, LISA, Lisa, SAIL, SiAl, ails, lais, sail, sial

Etymology

Proper noun

Lias

(geology) A stratigraphic group from the lower Jurassic of Western Europe, consisting of thin layers of blue limestone.

(geology, obsolete) The lower Jurassic.

Anagrams

• Alis, Isla, LISA, Lisa, SAIL, SiAl, ails, lais, sail, sial

Source: Wiktionary

Li"as, n. Etym: [Cf. F. lias, fr. liais sort of limestone, OF. also liois; perh. of Celtic origin, cf. Armor. liach, leach, a stone, Gael. leac, W. llech. Cf. Cromlech.] (Geol.)

Definition: The lowest of the three divisions of the Jurassic period; a name given in England and Europe to a series of marine limestones underlying the Oölite. See the Chart of Geology.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition