"strewnfield" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: strewnfields [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} strewnfield (plural strewnfields)
  1. (astronomy) An area on the surface of the earth, usually having an elongated oval shape, containing rocky fragments which detached from a disintegrating meteor as it streaked through the portion of earth's atmosphere above the area. Wikipedia link: strewn field Categories (topical): Astronomy Synonyms: strewn field
    Sense id: en-strewnfield-en-noun-n7h85oh1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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