"lössic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} lössic (not comparable)
  1. Alternative form of loessic Tags: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable Alternative form of: loessic
    Sense id: en-lössic-en-adj-W5a1ASik Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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