cretaceous

See also: Cretaceous

English

Etymology

From Latin cretaceus (“chalky”), from Latin creta.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɹəˈteɪ.ʃəs/
    Rhymes: -eɪʃəs

Adjective

cretaceous (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to chalk.
  2. Consisting of chalk.

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