LIASSIC

Adjective

liassic (comparative more liassic, superlative most liassic)

(geology) Alternative letter-case form of Liassic

Consisting of or pertaining to lias (blue limestone).

Anagrams

• silicas

Etymology

Adjective

Liassic (not comparable)

(paleontology, dated) Of or relating to the Lias or its fossils.

Anagrams

• silicas

Source: Wiktionary


Li*as"sic, a. (Geol.)

Definition: Of the age of the Lias; pertaining to the Lias Formation.

– n.

Definition: Same as Lias.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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