"cyclopsam" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cyclopsams [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} cyclopsam (plural cyclopsams)
  1. (geology) Alternate layers of sedimentary sand and mud formed in a glaciomarine environment Categories (topical): Geology Related terms: cyclopel
    Sense id: en-cyclopsam-en-noun-O0bSQUkc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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