Lias

British  

/ laɪˈæsɪk, ˈlaɪəs /

noun

1. the lowest series of rocks of the Jurassic system

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Other Word Forms

• Liassic adjective

Etymology

Origin of Lias

C15 (referring to a kind of limestone), C19 (geological sense) from Old French liois, perhaps from lie lees, dregs, so called from its appearance

Example Sentences

An inquest into the death of Quinn Lias Parker, who died at just two days old in July 2021, found that a series of errors by the hospital had contributed to his death.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2023

The Kings' Lias Anderson was called for high-sticking on Oliver Ekman-Larsson midway through the third period and Miller capitalized on the man advantage.

From Fox News • Dec. 7, 2021

Blake said he’s hopeful forwards Lias Andersson and Andreas Athanasiou, who have been out because of undisclosed injuries, will soon return to the lineup and will fortify the offense.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2021

For the third-straight game, the Rangers dressed seven players 21 years old or younger — Kakko and fellow forwards Lias Andersson, Filip Chytil, Brett Howden plus defensemen Libor Hajek, Adam Fox and Ryan Lindgren.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2019

Mr. Lias made three buggy trips a week, delivering letters, newspapers, and Sears, Roebuck packages in Banks County.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns