Muschelkalk

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proper noun

A sequence of sedimentary rock strata in central and western Europe, consisting of limestone and dolomite beds.

Scrabble 26

Meanings

proper noun
  1. geographyA sequence of sedimentary rock strata in central and western Europe, consisting of limestone and dolomite beds.

Origin

  1. GermanMuschelkalk
  2. EnglishMuschelkalk

From German Muschelkalk.

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APA

Muschelkalk. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Muschelkalk

MLA

“Muschelkalk.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Muschelkalk. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Muschelkalk,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Muschelkalk.

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