• Cretaceous

    Pronunciation

    • IPA: /kɹə.ˈteɪ.ʃəs/Rhymes: -eɪʃəs

    Origin

    From Latin crēta ("chalk") + -āceus

    Full definition of cretaceous

    Adjective

    cretaceous

    1. Of or relating to chalk.
    2. Consisting of chalk.
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