"geognostic" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /dʒɪəɡˈnɒstɪk/ [UK]
Etymology: From German geognostisch, equivalent to geo- + gnostic. Etymology templates: {{der|en|de|geognostisch}} German geognostisch, {{af|en|geo-|gnostic}} geo- + gnostic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} geognostic (not comparable)
  1. (now chiefly historical) Pertaining to geognosy; geological. Tags: historical, not-comparable Translations (Translations): géognostique (French), geognostico (Italian)
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