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flysch

Syllabification: (flysch)
Pronunciation: /fliSH/
Definition of flysch

noun

Geology
  • a sedimentary deposit consisting of thin beds of shale or marl alternating with coarser strata such as sandstone or conglomerate.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Swiss German dialect

flysch in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of flysch in the British & World English dictionary