terrigenous


ter·rig·e·nous

T0121700 (tĕ-rĭj′ə-nəs)adj. Derived from the land, especially by erosive action. Used primarily of sediments.
[From Latin terrigena, earth-born : terra, earth; see ters- in Indo-European roots + -genous.]

terrigenous

(tɛˈrɪdʒɪnəs) adj1. of or produced by the earth2. (Geological Science) (of geological deposits) formed in the sea from material derived from the land by erosion[C17: from Latin terrigenus, from terra earth + gignere to beget]

ter•rig•e•nous

(tɛˈrɪdʒ ə nəs)

adj. derived from the land, esp. of sea-bottom sediments eroded from a neighboring landmass. [1675–85; < Latin terrigenus=terr(a) earth + -i- -i- + -genus -genous]