epeiric
adjective
epei·ric
\ə̇ˈpīrik, (ˈ)e¦p-\
Definition of epeiric
of a shallow sea
: that covers a large part of a continent while remaining connected with the ocean — compare epicontinental
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Origin and Etymology of epeiric
Greek ēpeiros mainland, continent + English -ic
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