paleomicrocontinent en · NOUN
Etymology
From paleo- + microcontinent.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A small fragment of continental crust that existed as an independent or semi-independent landmass in the geological past, rather than being part of a large present-day continent.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| paleomicrocontinents | Number=Plur | lexicographic |