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lacustrine
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la·cus·trine  (l-kstrn)
adj.
1. Of or relating to lakes.
2. Living or growing in or along the edges of lakes.

[French or Italian lacustre (from Latin lacus, lake) + -ine.]

lacustrine [ləˈkʌstraɪn]
adj
1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) of or relating to lakes
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) living or growing in or on the shores of a lake
[from Italian lacustre, from Latin lacus lake]

lacustrine  (l-kstrn)
1. Relating to lakes.
2. Relating to a system of inland wetlands and deep-water habitats associated with freshwater lakes and reservoirs, characterized by the absence of trees, shrubs, or emergent vegetation. Compare marinepalustrineriverine

lacustrine
of or pertaining to lakes.
See also: Lakes
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.lacustrine - of or relating to or living near lakes
Translations
lacustrine [ləˈkʌstraɪn] ADJlacustre


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