Laurentian
[ law-ren-shuh n ]
/ lɔˈrɛn ʃən /
adjective
of or relating to the St. Lawrence River.
Geology.
noting or pertaining to the granite intrusions and orogeny in Canada around the Great Lakes during Archeozoic time.
Definition for laurentian (2 of 2)
Laurentian Mountains
plural noun
a range of low mountains in E Canada, between the St. Lawrence River and Hudson Bay.
Also called
Lau·ren·tians.
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British Dictionary definitions for laurentian (1 of 2)
Laurentian
/ (lɔːˈrɛnʃən) /
adjective
Also: Lawrentian
of or resembling the style of D. H. Lawrence or T. E. Lawrence
of, relating to, or situated near the St Lawrence River
British Dictionary definitions for laurentian (2 of 2)
Laurentian Mountains
pl n
a range of low mountains in E Canada, in Quebec between the St Lawrence River and Hudson Bay. Highest point: 1191 m (3905 ft)
Also called: Laurentides (ˈlɔːrənˌtaɪdz)