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

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

Kings forward Lias Andersson scored in the first round for the Kings, but Gibson was solid and was backed by goals from Zegras and Shattenkirk.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2021

I met Pink early Monday morning in front of Clark’s Drug Store to wait for Mr. Lias Foster, the rural mailman, who would be coming from Commerce in his buggy.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns