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Muschelkalk

Pronunciation: /ˈmʊʃ(ə)lkalk/

Definition of Muschelkalk

noun

[mass noun] Geology
  • a limestone or chalk deposit from the Middle Triassic in Europe, especially in Germany.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from German, literally 'mussel chalk'

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Definition of Muschelkalk in the US English dictionary