strata

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stra·​ta ˈstrā-tə How to pronounce strata (audio)
ˈstra-

plural of stratum

sedimentary strata
economic strata
… we have geological strata that date back three and a half billion years and we find in them the remains of a steady succession of life that can be dated very accurately.Pamela Weintraub

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noun

stra·​ta ˈstrā-tə How to pronounce strata (audio)
ˈstra-
plural stratas also strata
: a dish that is made up of layers of bread, cheese, and meat or vegetables over which a mixture of eggs and milk is poured and that is usually refrigerated before it is baked
a ham and cheese strata

Word History

Etymology

Noun

probably from strata, plural of stratum, taken as a singular noun

First Known Use

Noun

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of strata was in 1902

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Cite this Entry

“Strata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strata. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

strata

plural of stratum

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