TRIASSIC

Triassic

(adjective) of or relating to or denoting the first period of the Mesozoic era

Triassic, Triassic period

(noun) from 230 million to 190 million years ago; dinosaurs, marine reptiles; volcanic activity

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

Triassic (not comparable)

Of or from the geologic strata above the Permian and below the Jurassic; of or belonging to the period 250 to 200 million years ago when these strata were laid down.

Proper noun

Triassic

(geology) A geologic period within the Mesozoic era, comprising lower, middle and upper epochs from about 250 to 200 million years ago.

Anagrams

• sarcitis

Source: Wiktionary

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

Definition: Of the age of, or pertaining to, the Trias.

– n.

Definition: The Triassic formation.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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