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
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
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