Definition for Laurentian Plateau - Oxford Dictionaries Online (World English)

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	Laurentian Plateau (Laur\|en¦tian Plateau) Pronunciation: /lɒˈrɛnʃ(ə)n/ another name for Canadian Shield. Origin: Laurentian from Latin Laurentius 'Lawrence' (from St Lawrence River) + -an		Nearby Words laundry laundry list laundryman Laurasia laureate laurel Laurel Laurel and Hardy Laurence, Margaret Laurentian Plateau Laurier, Sir Wilfrid laurustinus Lausanne Lausitzer Neisse lav lava lava dome lava flow lava lamp