SUPERSTRATA

SUPERSTRATUM

superstrate, superstratum

(noun) the language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to their language

superstrate, superstratum

(noun) any stratum or layer superimposed on another

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

superstrata

plural of superstratum

Source: Wiktionary


SUPERSTRATUM

Su`per*stra"tum, n.; pl. Superstrata (. Etym: [NL.: cf. L. supersternere, superstratum, to spread upon. See Super-, and Stratum.]

Definition: A stratum, or layer, above another.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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