Lias

/ (ˈlaɪəs) /

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noun

the lowest series of rocks of the Jurassic system

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Derived forms of Lias

Liassic (laɪˈæsɪk), adjective

Word Origin for 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

Words nearby Lias

Liaoyang, Liaoyuan, liar, liard, liar paradox, Lias, liatris, lib, libation, Libau, Libava

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How to use Lias in a sentence

I have acted boldly, in the open day, in the presence of the magistracy: there lias been nothing secret or concealed.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
The Lias plain is rich grazing country, the Oxford Clay forms valuable agricultural land, yielding heavy crops of wheat.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 4|Various
The study of practical anatomy lias always been carried on in this country under great disadvantages.
An Epitome of the History of Medicine|Roswell Park
"You can't cut no pigeon wing, w'ite boy," said 'Lias, Mammy's grandson.
Six Little Bunkers at Mammy June's|Laura Lee Hope

Mrs. Caukins waved her sunshade vigorously at 'Lias and gave a long sigh of relief and satisfaction.
Flamsted quarries|Mary E. Waller