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Meaning of lias | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

/ˈliəs/

Definitions

A type of blue limestone present in parts of southern England and Wales.
uncountable
A stratigraphic group from the lower Jurassic of Western Europe, consisting of thin layers of blue limestone.
Alternative letter-case form of Lias.
alt-of, uncountable
The lower Jurassic.
obsolete
A surname.

Equivalents

Français lias lias

Português lias lias

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

Liasic Liasson LIAT Liator liatris Liaw