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Lias

British  
/ laɪˈæsɪk, ˈlaɪəs /

noun

  1. the lowest series of rocks of the Jurassic system

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

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Quinn Lias Parker was born at Nottingham's City Hospital in July 2021 but died two days later from multiple organ failure.

From BBC Dec. 15, 2022

Dr. Whiteside described the discovery of clues in rocks of England’s Blue Lias Formation, which emerged in the wake of the volcanism.

From New York Times Feb. 3, 2022

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

Mr. Lias turned his team off the highway into the rutty lane that led up to the old home place.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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