LACUSTRINE


Meaning of LACUSTRINE in English

-rə̇n adjective

Etymology: probably from French or Italian lacustre lacustrine (from Latin lacus lake; probably influenced by Latin paluster, palustris marshy) + English -ine — more at lake

1. : of, relating to, or formed in lakes

lacustrine waters

lacustrine deposits

2. : growing or living in lakes

a lacustrine flora

lacustrine fishes

3. : of or relating to dwellings built on piles in lakes especially in prehistoric central Europe, Scotland, and Ireland

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