"Dryas" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdɹaɪ.əs/, /ˈdɹaɪ.æs/
Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Dryas (uncountable)
  1. (geology) Either of two climatic stages of the late glacial period in Northern Europe in which plants of the genus Dryas were abundant Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Geology Derived forms: Older Dryas, Younger Dryas
    Sense id: en-Dryas-en-noun-w4AyJJA4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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