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Lias [ˈlaɪəs] n (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) the lowest series of rocks of the Jurassic system [C15 (referring to a kind of limestone), C19 (geological sense) from Old French liois, perhaps from lie lees, dregs, so called from its appearance] Liassic [laɪˈæsɪk] adj How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| There were huge tortoises too, paddling about among these other reptiles, which Perry said were Plesiosaurs of the Lias. |
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