Lias

/ laɪˈæsɪk; ˈlaɪəs /

noun

1. the lowest series of rocks of the Jurassic system

Derived Forms

• Liassic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lias¹

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

An inquest into the death of Quinn Lias Parker, who died at just two days old in July 2021, found that a series of errors by the hospital had contributed to his death.

From BBC

Quinn Lias Parker was born at Nottingham's City Hospital in July 2021 but died two days later from multiple organ failure.

From BBC

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

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

Lias Andersson scored in the first round of the shootout for Los Angeles, but Zegras tied it for Anaheim in the second.

From Fox News