English expressions. 2014.
cretaceous — [kri tā′shəs, krētā′shəs] adj. [L cretaceus < creta: see CRAYON] 1. Now Rare containing, composed of, or having the nature of, chalk 2. [usually C ] designating or of the third and last geologic period of the Mesozoic Era, characterized by the … English World dictionary
cretaceous — 1670s, adj., chalky, from L. cretaceus chalk like, from creta chalk. As a geological period (with a capital C ), it was first used 1832. The extensive chalk beds of southeastern England were laid down during the Cretaceous … Etymology dictionary
cretaceous — adj. & n. adj. 1 of the nature of chalk. 2 (Cretaceous) Geol. of or relating to the last period of the Mesozoic era, with evidence of the first flowering plants, the extinction of dinosaurs, and extensive deposits of chalk. Usage: Cf. Appendix II … Useful english dictionary
Cretaceous — adj. & n. adj. 1 of the nature of chalk. 2 (Cretaceous) Geol. of or relating to the last period of the Mesozoic era, with evidence of the first flowering plants, the extinction of dinosaurs, and extensive deposits of chalk. Usage: Cf. Appendix II … Useful english dictionary
jurassic adj — cretaceous adj … English expressions
cretaceous — cretaceously, adv. /kri tay sheuhs/, adj. 1. resembling or containing chalk. 2. (cap.) Geol. noting or pertaining to a period of the Mesozoic Era, from 140 million to 65 million years ago, characterized by the greatest development and subsequent… … Universalium
Cretaceous — Cre|ta|ceous [krıˈteıʃəs] adj [Date: 1600 1700; : Latin; Origin: cretaceus, from creta chalk ] the Cretaceous period was the time long ago when rocks containing ↑chalk were formed … Dictionary of contemporary English
cretaceous — cre·ta·ceous || krɪ teɪʃəs adj. chalky; like chalk; pertaining to the Cretaceous era (Geology) … English contemporary dictionary
cretaceous — cre•ta•ceous [[t]krɪˈteɪ ʃəs[/t]] adj. 1) resembling or containing chalk 2) gel (cap.) noting or pertaining to a period of the Mesozoic Era, from 140 million to 65 million years ago, characterized by the greatest development and subsequent… … From formal English to slang
Wealden — adj. & n. Brit. adj. 1 of the Weald. 2 resembling the Weald geologically. n. a series of Lower Cretaceous freshwater deposits above Jurassic strata and below chalk, best exemplified in the Weald … Useful english dictionary
