lacustrine


la·cus·trine

adj \lə-ˈkəs-trən\

Definition of LACUSTRINE

: of, relating to, formed in, living in, or growing in lakes <lacustrine deposits> <lacustrine faunas>

Origin of LACUSTRINE

French or Italian lacustre, from Latin lacus lake
First Known Use: 1830

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